Figure 11.64. Sliding type hatch cover control handle
1. To open this type of sliding roof, you need to pull the control handle out of its housing until it comes out completely.
2. Slide the hatch cover as desired, and then lock it in this position by returning the control handle back to its seat.
3. To remove the sliding hatch cover, lower the handle completely and slide the cover panel back.
4. Remove the screws from the handle stock trim.
5. Remove the headliner at the mounting clips.
6. Unscrew the front and rear guide plates after sliding the headliner to the side (see Figure 11.65).
Figure 11.65. Sliding hatch cover guide plates - indicated by arrows
7. Fold the headliner up and forward, toward the front of the vehicle, keeping the retaining springs under tension.
8. Slide the hatch cover sliding panel forward on one side until the rear runner (B) contacts the edge (C) (see Figure 11.66).
Figure 11.66. Hatch cover runner (B) and side (C)
9. Remove the sunroof panel from the vehicle.
10. Installation is carried out by performing the above steps in reverse order, however, it is necessary to keep in mind the following.
11. Apply a small amount of grease to the frame runners.
12. Make sure that both support arms are facing outward.
13. When installing the mounting plates, make sure that the curved arms of the carrier can move freely (see Figure 11.67).
Figure 11.67. Hatch cover mounting plates - carrier arm clamps (1 and 2) shown
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