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Section 382 (Sliding Roof): Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus GS 430 and 2004 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cable rearward.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 4 screws and wind deflector panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Wind Deflector Panel
    G03471502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear assembly.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and map lamp bracket from the gear.
    3. Disconnect the connector.
  3. REMOVE CABLE GUIDE CASING 
    1. Remove the 10 screws.
    2. Slide the drive cables forward.
    3. Remove the cable guide casing.
  4. REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL 

    Remove the roof drip channel from the drive cables.

    Fig 2: Removing Roof Drip Channel From Drive Cables
    G03471503Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF CASING 

    Remove the 12 screws and sliding roof casing.

    Fig 3: Removing Screws And Sliding Roof Casing
    G03471504Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GUIDE BLOCKS 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Slide the sliding roof guide block forward to remove it.
    3. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
  7. REMOVE DRIVE CABLE STOPPERS 

    Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers from the drive rails.

  8. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM 

    Slide the sunshade trim rearward to remove it.

    Fig 4: Removing Sunshade Trim
    G03471505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE DRIVE CABLES 

    Slide the drive cables forward to remove them from the drive rails.

  10. REMOVE REAR HOUSING FRAME 

    Remove the 2 screws and rear housing frame from the center housing frame.

  11. REMOVE CENTER HOUSING FRAME 

    Remove the 4 screws and center housing frame from the drive rails.

  12. REMOVE BRACKETS 

    Remove the 4 screws and brackets from the drive rails.