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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Power Sunroof Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Lower the formed headliner at the rear in order to access the sunroof motor. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. If possible, close the sunroof glass panel before removal of the sunroof motor.

    3. This may also be performed using the manual sunroof operation procedure. Refer to Sunroof Manual Operation .


    Object Number: 468357 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the sunroof motor (1).
  4. Remove the fasteners (5) securing the sunroof motor (1) to the sunroof module (2).

Installation Procedure

    Important: A new replacement sunroof motor is set to the fully closed and flush position at the factory.


    Object Number: 468357 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the sunroof motor (1).

    2. Do not install the sunroof motor at this time.

  2. If installing a new replacement sunroof motor proceed to step 3.

    3. Hold the sunroof switch in the closed position until the sunroof motor stops.

    The sunroof electronics will automatically stop the sunroof motor at the fully closed and flush position.

  3. Manually close the sunroof glass panel if unable to close before sunroof motor removal.
    4. 3.1. Slide the sunroof glass panel forward.
    3.2. Seat the rear of the glass panel by pushing upward at the rear of the glass panel.
  4. Install the sunroof motor (1) to the sunroof module (2).

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the fasteners in order to secure the sunroof motor to the sunroof module.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  6. Check the glass fit to the roof opening. Refer to Sunroof Window Height and Opening Fit Adjustment .
  7. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.