Section 584 (Sliding Roof): Disassembly

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REMOVE NO. 3 SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SIDE MOUNTING BRACKETS
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER

Fig 1: Removing Sliding Roof Sunshade Stopper
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1. Remove the screw and stopper.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM
REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP CHANNEL

Fig 2: Removing Rear Roof Drip Channel
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Remove the 2 screws and rear roof drip channel as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR FRAME

Fig 3: Removing Rear Frame
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Remove the 4 screws and rear frame.
REMOVE DRIVE CABLE
1. Remove the screw and sliding roof panel stopper.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Screw
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2. Slide the drive cable rearward, then remove it.
3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  NOTE: At the time of reassembly, 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 as shown in the illustration.
  - Slide the cable to the forefront with your hand.
REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL
REMOVE GUIDE BLOCK
1. Remove the 2 screws and guide block.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Guide Block Screws
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2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING

Fig 7: Removing Sliding Roof Housing
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Remove the 6 screws and sliding roof housing.
REMOVE CABLE GUIDE CASING

Fig 8: Removing Cable Guide Casing
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Remove the 2 screws and cable guide casing.