GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Impala 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Sunroof Wiring Harness Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Note the following locations:

       • The position of the wire harness routing
       • The location of the tie-straps that secure the harness to the drive cable tube and the sunroof express module

  1. Position the sunshade in the full forward position.
  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the rear shelf. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    4. Object Number: 647217 Size: SH
  4. Cut the nylon tie straps on the express module and the drive cable tube.

    5. Important: Note the position of the electrical connector to the sunroof module actuator. The electrical connector can be installed in the opposite direction.

  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the following components:
    6. • The control switch
    • The express module
    • The sunroof module actuator
  6. Remove the tape holding the wire harness to the module.
  7. Remove the wire harness from the sunroof.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 647217 Size: SH
  1. Align the wire harness to the sunroof.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the following components:
    3. • The control switch
    • The express module
    • The actuator
  3. Install new nylon tie straps to the express module and the drive cable tube.
  4. Install new tape to hold the wire harness to the module.
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the control switch.
  6. Cycle the sunroof for correct operation.
  7. Install the rear shelf. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Inspect the operation of the sunroof.