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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: The sunroof actuator drive shaft turns in both directions and contains no limit switches. The sunroof actuator may be replaced with the window panel in any position.

  1. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the parts. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1542792 Size: SH
  2. Remove the tie strap from the wiring harness.
  3. Remove the screws from the sunroof motor/actuator.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiring harness.
  5. Pull straight down to disengage the drive gear from the cables housed within the sunroof cables drive tubes.
  6. Remove the sunroof motor/actuator from the sunroof module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1542792 Size: SH
  1. Position the sunroof motor/actuator to the sunroof module.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the wiring harness.
  3. Push the sunroof motor/actuator straight in to engage its drive gear between the cables housed within the cable drive tubes.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the sunroof motor/actuator screws to the sunroof motor/actuator.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the sunroof motor/actuator screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  5. Install the tie strap to the wiring harness.
  6. Perform the Initialization/Teach Procedure. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process .
  7. Inspect the operation of the sunroof module.
  8. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.