SLIDING ROOF HOUSING > INSTALLATION

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1. Install the sliding roof housing sub-assembly with the 4 bolts and 8 nuts.
   

2. Connect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.
   

   NOTICE:

   The clip must face toward the exterior of the vehicle when installing the drain hoses.

1. Using a T25 "torx" driver, temporarily install the sliding roof glass sub-assembly with the 4 screws.
   

2. Perform a level check.
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Check the difference in level for "a" between the roof panel and roof glass when the sliding roof glass is fully closed.
      

      Standard:

      Area	Measurement
      A - A	1 + 1.0 mm (0.039 + 0.039 in.) 1 - 2.0 mm (0.039 - 0.079 in.)
      B - B	1 + 2.0 mm (0.039 + 0.079 in.) 1 - 1.0 mm (0.039 - 0.039 in.)
      C - C	1 + 1.5 mm (0.039 + 0.059 in.) 1 - 1.5 mm (0.039 - 0.059 in.)
      D - D	1 + 1.5 mm (0.039 + 0.059 in.) 1 - 1.0 mm (0.039 - 0.039 in.)

      HINT:

      "+" represents the condition that the glass is above the panel level. "-" represents the condition that the glass is below the panel level.

3. Perform a gap check.
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Check the gap between the roof panel and roof glass.
      

      NOTICE:

      The gap must be even all around.

4. After adjusting the sliding roof glass, using a T25 "torx" driver, install the sliding roof glass sub-assembly with the 4 screws.
   

1. After adjusting the sliding roof glass sub-assembly, check for water leaks.
   

2. If there are any leaks, readjust the sliding roof glass sub-assembly.
   

1. Engage the 5 claws and install the sliding roof side garnish.
   

1. Install the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with the 9 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
   

   Torque:

   14 N*m{ 143 kgf*cm , 10 ft.*lbf }

   
   
   
   
   
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the curtain shield airbag assembly LH when installing it.

2. Connect the connector to the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.
   

   NOTICE:

   When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.