Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal (2005/11-2006/01)

1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Caution:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. Remove roof headlining assembly

1. Remove the roof headlining (see page ir-26).

3. Remove sliding roof side garnish lh

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

Hint:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. Remove sliding roof side garnish rh

Hint:

Use the same procedures described for the lh side.

5. Remove sliding roof glass sub-assembly

1. Using a t25 "torx" driver, remove the 4 screws and glass.
2. Pull the glass upward to remove it.

6. Remove sliding roof weatherstrip

7. Disconnect sliding roof drain hose

1. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses.

8. Remove sliding roof housing assembly

1. Remove the 4 bolts, 8 nuts and housing.

Notice:

Be careful not to damage the curtain shield airbag when removing the housing.