3.2.10) Why won't my dual sunroof RAV4 2DR rear sunroof stay open?
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This article is from the Toyota RAV4 FAQ, by Ralph Becker with numerous contributions by others.
3.2.10) Why won't my dual sunroof RAV4 2DR rear sunroof stay open?
Toyota apparently felt that having the rear sunroof open was a
potential safety problem. However, dual sunroofs are available
in europe and elsewhere with the rear sunroof that can be popped
open.
You can modify your RAV4 by doing the following:
- Obtain a replacement sunroof latch from Toyota
(P/N 63250-16020, dealer cost of $42.22, retail is $50-$60)
- Replace the rear latch. This is very easy, just remove 2 trim
screws and 2 bolts that attach the existing latch, and reverse the
procedure with the new part.
- Remove the rear sunroof, and remove the latch mechanism from the
roof with 2 screws. You will need to disassemble the latch and
reassemble the locking arms in reverse so that the sunroof will lock
in place.
- The arms are held in place with snap rings that can be pried
off with a small screwdriver. Be careful! The snap rings will
fly across the room unless you cover them when you remove them.
- Remove the latch arms and replace them in reverse, i.e., the
left arm on the right, and vice versa.
- After reassembling the latch arms, reattach the mechanism
to the sunroof, and reinstall the roof.
- You can examine the front sunroof latch system to see how
it is supposed to look if you run into any difficulty.
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