Removal Procedure
Notice: Use care when removing and installing the headliner. If reusing the headliner lay the headliner down flat on a clean surface. Excessive bending will
damage the headliner.
- Remove the headliner. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Cycle the glass panel
to the rear.
Important: Do not remove the fine-thread machine fasteners (4) second from
the rear. Identify the fasteners from the inside of the vehicle.
- Remove the 8 fasteners (2) from the cover plates. Start
with the rear most fastener on both sides.
- Cycle the glass panel to the flush or closed position.
- Remove the motor. Refer to
Power Sunroof Motor Replacement
.
- Remove the 2 transmission
fasteners (1) at the rear of the sunroof housing.
Important:
• | In order to prevent damage to the finish, mask the roof panel
in front of the sunroof opening using masking tape and paper. |
• | Handle the module by the glass panel. Do not squeeze the module
or bend the components. |
- Remove the sunroof module (1) by lifting up and forward.
- Transfer all necessary component parts.
Installation Procedure
- Insert the rear of the
module through the roof opening. Index the module on the raised guides on
the track.
Important: Do not damage the finish at the front of the opening.
- Slide the module (1) into the sunroof opening.
As you slide the module under the rear retaining clips, you will feel
resistance during the last 6-9 cm (2-3 in) of travel.
- Verify that the module (1) is under the clips. This will
prevent noise during travel over road irregularities.
- Lower the glass panel into the opening.
- Install the 2 fasteners (1)
in the transmission.
- Install the motor. Refer to
Power Sunroof Motor Replacement
.
- Cycle the glass fully to the rear.
- Cycle the glass forward 3 mm (0.125 ) in order to
remove the load from the bumpers.
- Install the 2 rear
fasteners (one per side) in the module (3) in order to align the unit.
- Install the 6 fasteners (2).
- Inspect for the following conditions:
- Synchronize the track and motor. Refer to
Track and Motor Synchronization
.
- Install the headliner. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.