Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 222

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BO0AK–01

BO–70

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BODY

SLIDING ROOF

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SLIDING ROOF

ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION

INSPECT SLIDING ROOF GLASS ALIGNMENT
(a)

Start the engine and check the operation time of the slid-
ing roof.
Operation time:
Approx. 6 secs.

(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.
Except rear end:
0 

±

 1.5 mm (0 

±

 0.059 in.)

Rear end:
0 + 1.5 mm (0 + 0.059 in.)
0 – 1.0 mm (0 – 0.039 in.)

BO0AL–01

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Side Garnish

Roof Window
Deflector Panel

Guide Block

Front Housing Plate

Sliding Roof Glass

Rear Roof
Drip Channel

Drive Cable

Sunshade Trim

Drive Gear

Sliding Roof
Housing

Guide Rail Stopper

Roof Rail

Sliding Roof
Panel Stopper

Rear Frame

Side Garnish

Guide Block

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SLIDING ROOF

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COMPONENTS

BO0AM–03

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Point Marks

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SLIDING ROOF

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REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
(See page 

BO–93

)

2.

REMOVE SIDE GARNISH

Using a screwdriver, remove the garnishes.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3.

REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS ASSEMBLY

(a)

Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws.

(b)

Pull the glass upward to remove it.

4.

REMOVE DRIVE GEAR

NOTICE:
Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof full closed.
(a)

Disconnect the connector.

(b)

Remove the 3 bolts and drive gear.

(c)

Remove the screw and cam plate cover.

(d)

Turn the drive gear to align the point marks as shown in
the illustration.

(e)

Install the cam plate cover and screw.

NOTICE:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If the sliding roof position and drive gear full close position
not matched, the sliding roof does not operate normally.

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SLIDING ROOF

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5.

REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING

(a)

Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.

(b)

Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.

(c)

Remove the 6 nuts, then remove the housing as shown
in the illustration below.