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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Power and Signal Distribution 🢒 Data Communications 🢒 Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 861204 Size: SH
  1. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in the headliner replacement procedure that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

    2. Important: If the sunroof window is partially closed, remove the actuator first before moving the sunroof window forward.

  2. Disconnect the motor/actuator harness from the sunroof module.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sunroof motor/actuator.

    4. Object Number: 1547332 Size: SH
  4. Remove the sunroof motor/actuator bolts (2) from the sunroof module.
  5. Remove the sunroof actuator (1) from the sunroof module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1547332 Size: SH
  1. Synchronize the sunroof motor/actuator (1). Refer to Sunroof Motor Synchronization .
  2. Install the sunroof motor/actuator (1) to the sunroof module.

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

  3. Install the sunroof motor/actuator bolts (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 861204 Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the sunroof motor/actuator.
  5. Secure the electrical harness to the sunroof module.
  6. Verify the sunroof operation.
  7. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Refer to Control Module References .