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BODY SLIDING ROOF
BO−65
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
27. REMOVE DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and drive gear control relay, then discon-
nect the connector.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts and drive gear assembly, then discon-
nect the connector.
28. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GARNISHES
Using a screwdriver, pry loose the 2 clips and remove the inner
side garnish.
29. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS
(a) Remove the 6 nuts and shims.
HINT:
Make sure of the number of shims.
(b) Pull the glass upward to remove it.
30. REMOVE DRIP CHANNEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Pull the channel forwards to remove it.
31. REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR
Remove the 4 screws and wind deflector.
32. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING
(a) Disconnect the drain hose.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts, 12 screw and housing.
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BO4047
Point Marks
BO−66
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BODY SLIDING ROOF
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
33. ADJUST DRIVE RAIL
HINT:
Adjust the drive rail to a closed and tilted down position.
Using a screwdriver, slide the link forward or backward to align
the 2 marks, as shown.
34. ADJUST AND INSTALL DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the screw and cam plate cover.
(b) Remove the large screw, washers and shims.
(c) Turn the drive shaft by screwdriver to align the housing
and gear point mark, as shown.
(d) Install the cam plate cover with the screw.
(e) Install the drive gear assembly with 4 bolts.
(f) Connect the connector.
35. INSTALL DRIVE GEAR CONTROL RELAY AND BRACKET
(a) Install the bracket with 2 bolts.
(b) Install the drive gear control relay with the bolt, then con-
nect the connector.
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BO394−01
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BODY SLIDING ROOF
BO−67
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. DISCONNECT SLIDING ROOF GUIDE RAIL AND
CABLE GUIDE CASING
(a) Remove the screw and guide rail cover.
(b) Remove the screw.
(c) Pull out the cable guide casing.
2. REMOVE SLIDING GUIDE RAIL
(a) Make the drive cable to the front edge.
(b) Remove the 4 screws and both side drive rails.
(c) Remove the sunshade trim.
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BO5152
BO391−01
BO−68
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BODY SLIDING ROOF
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SLIDING ROOF GLASS ALIGNMENT
(a) Start the engine and check the operation time of the slid-
ing roof.
Operation time: Approx. 5 sec.
(b) Check for abnormal noise or binding during operation.
(c) With the sliding roof fully closed, check for water leakage.
(d) Check for a difference in level between the sliding roof weatherstrip and roof panel.
Front End0.9 − 3.9 mm (0.035 − 0.154 in.)
Rear End0.9 − 3.9 mm (0.035 − 0.154 in.)
2. If the sliding roof does not operate:
ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS ALIGNMENT
(a) Remove the control switch cover.
(b) Remove the large screw inside.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to lose the spring washer or shim.
(c) Manually operate the moon roof by inserting a special
crank−shaped screwdriver into the hole and turning the
drive shaft.
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BO392−01
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BODY SLIDING ROOF
BO−69
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GARNISHES
Before making adjustments, remove the left and right sliding
roof garnishes.
HINT:
After adjustment, reinstall the sliding roof garnishes.
2. ADJUST LEVEL DIFFERENCE
Adjust by increasing or decreasing the number of shims be-
tween the bracket and sliding roof.
3. ADJUST FORWARD OR REARWARD
(a) Adjust by loosening the sliding roof installation nuts, and
move the sliding roof bracket forwards and backwards.
(b) When the front or rear alignment is not correct, remove the glass and adjust the drive rail.
(c) Using a screwdriver, slide the link forwards or backwards to align the 2 marks, as shown in the illustration.
(d) Slide the bracket to the forefront with your hand.
4. ADJUST RIGHT OR LEFT
Adjust by loosening the sliding roof rear shoe installation nuts,
and move the sliding roof to the right and left.
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BODY SLIDING ROOF
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
5. ADJUST LEFT/RIGHT CLEARANCE
Adjust by loosening the sliding roof installation nuts and read-
just the sliding roof to the proper position.
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BO395−01
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BODY SLIDING ROOF
BO−71
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See page BO−67 ).
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BO396−01
BO−72
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BODY SLIDING ROOF
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See pageBO−63 ).
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