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Sunroof Jams When Closing (Install Guides)

Subject:Sunroof Jams When Closing (Install Guides)

Models:2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT
2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe
2002-2005 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL Denali



This bulletin is being revised to add the 2004-2005 model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-67-009 (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).


Condition

Some customers may comment that the sunroof jams when closing.

Cause


Object Number: 1211122  Size: MF

The sunshade clips may have come loose causing the sunroof to jam and break the guides. Refer to the illustration above.

Correction

  1. Remove the sunshade and the sunroof. Refer to the Roof sub-section of the Service Manual (SI Document ID #728815).

  2. Object Number: 1211135  Size: MF
  3. Remove the Phillips screw from the small guide and set the guide aside. Refer to the illustration above.
  4. Remove the two retaining clips from the front and rear guide and set the arm aside.

  5. Object Number: 1211138  Size: MF
  6. Pull upward on the arm assembly and move it outward. Refer to the illustration above.

  7. Object Number: 1211140  Size: MF
  8. Pull upward on the end of the front guide and rotate outward to remove it from the track. Refer to the illustration above.
  9. Slide the rear guide rearward to remove.

  10. Object Number: 1211144  Size: MF
  11. Replace the stop under the sunroof channel. Refer to the illustration above.
  12. Replace the guides on the sunshade. Refer to the illustration above.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

88979948

Guide Kit, Sunroof Panel/WDO

88979947

Guide Asm, Sunroof/Sunshade Clip (One per Package)

Parts are currently available form GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B2780

Housing Assembly, Sunroof - Replace

Use published labor operation time

Add

to replace the guides

0.2 hr