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Removal Procedure

    Note: It necessary to transfer the following components to the new sunroof frame, sunroof window, sunroof motor, sunshade and the finishing lace.

  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. Lower the headliner. Perform the headliner replacement removal step 1 thru 21. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.

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

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

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

  12. Object Number: 1222469  Size: SH
  13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the four bolts that secure the frame to the roof ring.
  14. Remove the sunroof frame out through the passenger side door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1222469  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, position the sunroof frame to the roof ring.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the four bolts which secure the sunroof frame to the roof ring and tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

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

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

  10. Object Number: 1344700  Size: SH
  11. Install the headliner. Perform the headliner replacement install steps 5 thru 24. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.
  12. Verify that the electrical connector is connected to the sunroof motor/actuator.

  13. Install the sunroof window. Adjust as necessary. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement.
  14. Initialize the sunroof motor. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process.
  15. Install the sunroof finishing lace. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement.
  16. Inspect the sunroof for proper operation.