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Roof Opening Panel Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Jaguar XJR and 2001 Jaguar XJ8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove battery cover, and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal. Refer to BATTERY GROUND CABLE .
  2. Remove sliding roof trim panel for access. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD  .
  3. Using a drive key or screwdriver in the motor gearbox slot, manually move the sliding roof towards the closed position.
    Fig 1: Moving Sliding Roof Towards Closed Position
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  4. Position the sliding roof with an 8mm gap between the driven lever and the guide rail step.
    Fig 2: Identifying Gap Between Driven Lever And Guide Rail Step
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  5. Remove roof console for access. Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
  6. Release sun visor from support and position at cantrail.
  7. Remove visor support securing screw and remove support from header.
  8. Disconnect harness multiplugs from sliding roof control module.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Harness Multiplugs From Sliding Roof Control Module
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  9. Carefully withdraw adjacent section of flange finisher and edge of headlining sufficient to provide access to control module.
  10. Depressing retaining tang on RH side of module, lower that side and release from tang on sliding roof frame.
    Fig 4: Removing Sliding Roof Control Module
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