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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SLS 🢒 Roof 🢒 Sunroof 🢒 Sunroof Module Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2016098 Size: SH

    Important: A new sunroof module assembly will not have the sunroof window or the sunshade as components of the new service part.

    The old sunroof window and sunshade will need to be installed to the new sunroof module assembly.

  1. Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement .
  2. Remove the sunshade panel. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement .
  3. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the sunroof motor and control module electrical connector.
  5. Cut the tie straps securing the electrical harness to the sunroof cable rear drive tube.
  6. Remove the sunroof motor and control module securing screws.

    7. Object Number: 758127 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the drain hoses from the front sunroof module drain spouts (1).

    8. Object Number: 758133 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the drain hoses from the rear sunroof module drain spouts.

    9. Object Number: 776057 Size: SH
  9. Remove the sunroof module to the roof bolts (1).
  10. Remove the 2 center, side to side, bolts last in order to help support the sunroof module to the roof ring.
  11. Remove the last 2 sunroof to roof ring bolts.
  12. With an assistant, lower and remove the sunroof module assembly out the passenger side door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 776057 Size: SH
  1. With an assistant, position the new sunroof module assembly into the alignment pins (2) located on the roof ring.
  2. Hand start the 2 center, side to side, sunroof module assembly to roof bolts (1) in order to hold the sunroof module into place.
  3. Finger tighten the 2 center bolts.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the remaining sunroof module to roof bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten all the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 758127 Size: SH
  5. Connect the front and rear drain hoses to the drain spouts (1) on the sunroof module.

    6. Object Number: 2016098 Size: SH
  6. Install the sunroof motor and control module.
  7. Install the sun visor. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement .
  8. Install the sunroof and screw the screws, but do not tighten. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement .
  9. Adjust the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Height and Opening Fit Adjustment .

    10. Important: Verify the proper operation of the sunroof before securing the headliner.

  10. Install the headliner with an assistant. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .