Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the claw and guide as shown in the illustration to remove the map light bracket.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and sliding roof drive gear assembly.

2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side.

(b) Move the sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration to disengage the guide.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side.

(c) Move the sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws and remove it.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side.

(d) Remove the rear sliding roof sunshade stopper as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side.

(e) Slide and remove the sunshade trim sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

*a	Protective Tape	-	-
	Remove in this Direction	-	-

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Slide and remove the rear roof drip channel as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(c) Hold down the roof wind deflector panel sub-assembly.

*1	Roof Wind Deflector Panel Sub-assembly
	Hold Position

(d) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable LH as shown in the illustration to remove it.

*a	Protective Tape
	Push Position
	Remove in this Direction

HINT:

• Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
• Use the same procedure for the RH side.