Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE

SLIDING ROOF HOUSING - REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION
  • NOTICE:
  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work ().
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • CAUTION:
  • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  • NOTICE:
  • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected ().
3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

Remove the roof headlining ().

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the curtain shield airbag ().

5. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
6. REMOVE REAR NO. 5 ROOF AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Cooler)
Sliding Roof Housing - Removal. SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 2 clips and remove the No. 5 roof air duct.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 ROOF AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Cooler)
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures described for the No. 5 roof air duct.
8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
Sliding Roof Housing - Removal. SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 5 claws and remove the side garnish.

9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
Sliding Roof Housing - Removal. SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a T25 "TORX" driver, remove the 4 screws and glass.

11. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

Remove the sliding roof weatherstrip.

12. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.

Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

Sliding Roof Housing - Removal. SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Loosen the 4 nuts as shown in the illustration.

Sliding Roof Housing - Removal. SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

  • NOTICE:
  • Be sure that the nuts are fully threaded onto the bolts.
Sliding Roof Housing - Removal. SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Pull the sliding roof housing sub-assembly downward and detach the 2 claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate LH form the stud bolt as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration
*1Bracket (Roof Panel)
*2Sliding Roof Lock Catch Plate LH Claw
*3Sliding Roof Housing Sub-assembly
  • NOTICE:
  • Performing this procedure breaks the claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate LH so that the sliding roof housing sub-assembly can be removed. However, do not use excessive force.

Remove the 4 nuts and sliding roof housing subassembly.

Sliding Roof Housing - Removal. SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 2 claws and remove the sliding roof lock catch plate LH from the sliding roof housing subassembly.

  • HINT:
  • The sliding roof lock catch plate LH is used when the vehicle is assembled at the factory and is not needed for reinstallation.