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- INSPECT SLIDING ROOF GLASS Start the engine and check the operation time of the sliding roof. Operation time: Approx. 6 secs. Check for abnormal noise or binding during operation. With the sliding roof fully closed, check for water leakage.
- INSPECT DIFFERENCE IN LEVEL Inspect the difference in level between the roof panel and sliding roof glass (weatherstrip part) when the sliding roof glass is fully closed. Except rear end: 0 +/- 1.5 mm (0 +/- 0.059 in.) 0 - 1.0 mm (0-0.039 in.) Rear end: 0 +/- 1.5 mm (0 +/- 0.059 in.)
- INSPECT SLIDING ROOF GLASS CLEARANCE Inspect the clearance between the roof panel and sliding roof glass when the sliding roof is fully closed. Clearance: Uniform all around
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- REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING (See «REMOVAL»(/lexus/lx/j100-2002-2007/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#roof-headlining) )
- REMOVE NO.1 COOLER AIR DUCT
- REMOVE GARNISH Using a screwdriver, remove the garnishes. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS Remove the 4 nuts. Pull the glass upward to remove it.
- REMOVE DRIVE GEAR NOTE: Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof fully closed. Disconnect the connector. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear. Using a screwdriver, remove the cam plate cover. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Turn the drive gear to align the point marks (Scheme 30) Install the cam plate cover. NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. If the sliding roof position and drive gear fully closed position are not matched, the sliding roof does not operate normally.
- REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING Remove the 4 drain hoses from the housing. Remove the room light wire harness. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts and sliding roof housing.
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- REMOVE REAR DRIP CHANNEL Using a screwdriver, remove the front side of rear drip channel. Remove the rear drip channel (Scheme 32)
- REMOVE SLIDING ROOF PANEL STOPPER Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.
- REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM
- REMOVE DRIVE CABLE Remove the screw and guide rail stopper. Slide the drive cable rearward, then remove it. HINT: At the time of assembly, please refer to the following items. Adjust the drive cable to a closed and tilted down position. Slide the cable forward or backward to align the 2 marks (Scheme 35) Slide the cable to the forefront with your hand.
- REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL Remove the 2 screws and wind deflector (Scheme 36)
- REMOVE GUIDE BLOCK Remove the 2 screws and guide block.
- REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING Remove the 6 screws and sliding roof housing.
- REMOVE CABLE GUIDE CASING
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- REMOVE SIDE GARNISH Before making adjustment, using a screwdriver, remove the side garnishes. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. After adjustment, reinstall the side garnishes.
- ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS FORWARD/REARWARD AND LEFT/RIGHT DIRECTIONS Loosen the sliding roof glass installation nuts. Adjust the sliding roof glass forward/rearward or left/right.
- ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS IN UPWARD OR DOWNWARD DIRECTIONS Loosen the screws (Scheme 41) Adjust the sliding roof glass upward or downward.
- ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS IN CLEARANCE (Difference in left and right clearance) When the front or rear alignment is not correct, remove the drive gear and sliding roof glass, then adjust the drive cable. NOTE: Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof fully closed. Adjust by sliding the cable forward or rearward to align the 2 marks (Scheme 43) Install the drive gear and sliding roof glass.
See also:
• REMOVAL