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.
- Lower 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:
• | 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.
Installation Procedure
- Insert the rear of the
module through the roof opening. Index the module on the raised guides on
the track.
- Slide the module (1) into the sunroof opening. Do not damage
the finish at the front of the 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) 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:
- Install the headliner. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.