Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual - part 223

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

REMOVE SLIDING ROOF PANEL STOPPER

Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.
2.

REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM

3.

REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP CHANNEL

Remove the rear roof drip channel as shown in the illustration.

4.

REMOVE REAR FRAME

Remove the 4 screws and rear frame.

5.

REMOVE DRIVE CABLE

(a)

Remove the screw and guide rail stopper.

(b)

Slide the drive cable rearward, then remove it.

HINT:
At the time of assembly, please refer to the following items.

Adjust the drive cable to a closed and tilted down position.

Slide the cable forward or backward to align the 2 marks
as shown.

Slide the cable to the forefront with your hand.

6.

REMOVE ROOF WINDOW DEFLECTOR PANEL

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7.

REMOVE FRONT HOUSING PLATE

Remove the 2 screws and plate.

8.

REMOVE GUIDE BLOCK

Remove the 2 screws and guide block.

9.

REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING

Remove the 6 screws and sliding roof housing.

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ADJUSTMENT

1.

REMOVE SIDE GARNISH

Before making adjustments, using a screwdriver, remove the
side garnishes.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

After adjustment, reinstall the side garnishes.

2.

ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS FORWARD OR
REARWARD

(a)

Using a torx wrench, loosening the sliding roof glass
installation screws.

(b)

Adjust the sliding roof glass forward or rearward.

3.

ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS IN CLEARANCE
(Difference in left and right clearance)

(a)

When the front or rear alignment is not correct, remove
the drive gear and sliding roof glass, then adjust the drive
cable.

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

(b)

Adjust by sliding the cable forward or rearward to align the
2 marks as shown.

(c)

Install the drive gear and sliding roof glass.

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REASSEMBLY

Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See page 

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