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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Roof 🢒 Sunroof 🢒 Sunroof Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note: A new sunroof module assembly does not include the sunroof window, the motor, the sunshade, or the finishing lace as components. You must install the old components to the new sunroof module assembly.

  1. Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement
  2. Remove the sunshade panel. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement
  3. Remove the sunroof finishing lace. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement
  4. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Perform the headliner replacement removal step 1 thru 21. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

    5. Object Number: 893482 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the front sunroof drain hoses from the drain spigot.

    6. Object Number: 893483 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the rear sunroof drain hoses from the drain spigot.
  7. Remove the push-pin fastener securing the rear sunroof water gutter to the roof. If equipped.

    8. Object Number: 1224092 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts that secure the sunroof module motor base to the roof.

    9. Object Number: 1222469 Size: SH
  9. With the aid of an assistant, remove the four bolts that secure the module to the roof ring.

    10. Lower and remove the sunroof module assembly out through the passenger side door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1222469 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, position the sunroof module assembly to the roof ring.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the sunroof module bolts to the roof ring and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 1224092 Size: SH
  3. Using the access hole in the sunroof module cross bar, install the push-pin fastener which secures the rear sunroof water gutter to the roof.
  4. Install the sunroof motor/actuator bolts to the base of the sunroof module and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

    5. Object Number: 893482 Size: SH
  5. Connect the front and rear drain hoses to the drain spigots.
  6. Install the sunshade. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement

    7. Object Number: 1344700 Size: SH
  7. Raise and install the headliner. Perform the headliner replacement install steps 5 thru 24. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

    8. Verify that the electrical connector is connected to the sunroof motor/actuator.

  8. Install the sunroof window. Adjust as necessary. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement
  9. Initialize the sunroof motor. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process
  10. Install the sunroof finishing lace. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement
  11. Inspect the sunroof for proper operation.