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Manual Close Operation

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NOTE:
  • When operating the roof panel manually, make sure that the audio system is turned OFF and the radio antenna is retracted.
  • Perform these roof procedures with at least 2 people.
    Fig 1: Closing Door
    G05294012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  1. RELEASE LUGGAGE DOOR LOCK 
    1. Open the cover of the center console box and fold back the mat.
    2. Remove the cover.
    3. Pull the luggage door lock release wire to unlock the luggage door.
      Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Box
      G05294013Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. FULLY OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR 
    1. Fully open the door.
      Fig 3: Opening Door
      G05294014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR FROM FRONT SIDE 
    1. Pull out luggage front lock release wire.
      Fig 4: Identifying Luggage Front Lock Release Wire
      G05294015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. While pulling the wire, slowly raise the luggage link part labeled A.
      NOTE:
      • A large amount of force is required to raise the luggage link.
      • To prevent part deformation, only apply force to the luggage link part labeled A.
      • Equally raise the right and left sides of the luggage link.

      HINT:

      The luggage link part labeled A is green.

      Fig 5: Locating Luggage Link Part Labeled A
      G05294016Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Open the luggage compartment door as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 6: Opening Luggage Compartment Door
      G05294017Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. RAISE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM 
    1. Place both hands under the rear part of the package tray in positions close to both ends. Raise the package tray trim gradually to 30° to 45°.
      CAUTION: Do not place your hands on the edges of the main board.
      NOTE: Do not apply direct force to the side board as it is operated in connection with the main board.
      Fig 7: Identifying Main Board And Slid Board
      G05294018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the joints of the cables from the package tray trim gear box.
      CAUTION: Take care not injure your hands when disconnecting the joints.
      NOTE:
      • As the cable is coated with grease, prevent it from contacting the seat, seat belt or other parts.
      • Make sure the removed cable is not pressed against the package tray trim gear box.
        Fig 8: Disconnecting Joints Of Cables
        G05294019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Raise the package tray trim gradually until it stops.
      NOTE: Do not apply direct force to the side board as it is operated in connection with the main board.
      Fig 9: Identifying Main Board And Slid Board
      G05294020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Place both hands on the slide board in positions close to both ends.
      NOTE: Do not touch the side board.
    5. Push down the slide board until the slide board is the same height as the main board.

      HINT:

      When the slide board is lowered, side board will automatically retract.

      Fig 10: Pushing Down Slide Board
      G05294021Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE ROOF STOPPER 
    1. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts.
      Fig 11: Identifying Roof Stopper Bolts
      G05294022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Slide the roof stopper and remove it from the hook.
    3. Use the same procedures for the other side.
      Fig 12: Identifying Roof Stopper And Hook
      G05294023Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. HALF CLOSE ROOF PANEL 
    1. Gradually raise the roof panel with your hands until the back window stands upright. While performing this procedure, raise the front side of the roof slightly.

      HINT:

      Place your hands at the lower part of the roof.

      NOTE: Equally raise the right and left sides of the roof panel.
      Fig 13: Raising Roof Panel
      G05294024Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. FOLD DOWN PACKAGE TRAY TRIM 
    1. Slowly fold down the package tray trim.
      CAUTION: Do not place your hands on the edges of the main board.
      Fig 14: Folding Down Package Tray Trim
      G05294025Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. RELEASE REMOVABLE ROOF LOCK 
    1. Remove the service hole cover from the roof headlining.
    2. Install the hexagon wrench tip into the drive gear shaft. Turn the hexagon wrench counterclockwise (as viewed from under the roof) to unlock the roof lock.
      NOTE: Turn the hexagon wrench as much as possible, but do not apply excessive force.
      Fig 15: Turning Hexagon Wrench Counterclockwise
      G05294026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. FULLY CLOSE ROOF PANEL 
    1. Place your hands on the roof panel and back window.
      NOTE: Equally lower the right and left sides of the roof panel.
    2. Check that the guide pin on the edge of the roof panel is aligned with the catch on the pillar.
      Fig 16: Identifying Guide Pin And Catch
      G05294027Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Firmly push downward the roof panel and back window near the parting line.
      NOTE: Push down equally on the right and left sides of the roof panel/back window.
      Fig 17: Locating Parting Line
      G05294028Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. LOCK REMOVABLE ROOF LOCK 
    1. Insert the hexagon wrench tip into the drive gear shaft in the roof headlining. Turn the roof lock clockwise (as viewed from under the roof) to lock the roof lock.
      NOTE: Turn the hexagon wrench as much as possible, but do not apply excessive force.
      Fig 18: Turning Roof Lock Clockwise
      G05294029Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that roof panel and back window are locked by pushing upward near the parting line.
      Fig 19: Locating Parting Line
      G05294030Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CLOSE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR FRONT 
    1. Place your hands on the luggage link part labeled A and slowly apply force downward to lower the luggage link.
    2. After moving the luggage link to the lowermost position, firmly press down on it again.
      NOTE:
      • Equally lower the right and left sides of the luggage link.
      • A large amount of force is required to initially move the luggage link.
        Fig 20: Locating Luggage Link Part Labeled A
        G05294031Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. CLOSE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR REAR 
    1. Close the door.
  13. CLOSE QUARTER WINDOW 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Turn the luggage opener main switch from ON to OFF.
    3. Within 10 seconds after the step above, push the roof opener switch on the OPEN side twice.
      Fig 21: Closing Door
      G05294032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Within 10 seconds after the step above, push and hold the roof opener switch on the CLOSE side until the quarter windows are closed.
      NOTE: If this step is not performed correctly, perform procedures from the second step again.
      Fig 22: Roof Opener Main Switch ON/OFF Position
      G05294033Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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