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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the moveable roof panel. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the moveable roof panel bracket. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Guide Bracket Replacement .
  3. Remove the moveable roof panel actuator/motor. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Motor/Actuator Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1237931  Size: SH
  5. Slide the movable roof panel guide (1) forward in the moveable roof frame assembly.
  6. Remove the moveable roof panel rear locator. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Locator Replacement - Rear .
  7. Remove the moveable roof panel latch spring. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Latch Spring Replacement - Rear .
  8. Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

  9. Slide the roof panel guide (1) rearward, until the roof panel support slide (2) is clear of the movable roof panel frame.

  10. Object Number: 1237955  Size: SH
  11. Remove the roof panel support slide (2) from the roof panel guide (1).

  12. Object Number: 1237934  Size: SH
  13. Slide the roof panel guide (2) rearward, until it stops at the end of the movable roof frame assembly.

  14. Object Number: 1237943  Size: SH
  15. Slide the front latch assembly (1) rearward until it stops.

  16. Object Number: 1237951  Size: SH
  17. Slide the roof panel guide and cable assembly (1) out of the channel of the removable roof panel frame assembly (2).
  18. Remove the roof panel guide from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1237951  Size: SH
  1. Install the moveable roof panel guide and cable assembly (1) into the channel of the moveable roof panel frame assembly (2).

  2. Object Number: 1237943  Size: SH
  3. Slide the roof panel guide forward until it is engaged in the channel of the roof panel frame assembly.
  4. Slide the rear latch assembly (2) forward into the frame assembly.

  5. Object Number: 1237934  Size: SH
  6. Slide the rear latch levers (1) into the channel, and position the latch lever (1) between the notches of the roof panel guide (2).

  7. Object Number: 1237955  Size: SH
  8. Slide the roof panel guide (1) forward until it is positioned at the notch in the channel of the moveable roof frame assembly.
  9. Install the roof panel support slide (2) onto the roof panel guide (1).

  10. Object Number: 1237931  Size: SH
  11. Slide the roof panel guide (1) and support slide (2) assembly forward into track on the moveable roof panel frame assembly.
  12. Install the moveable roof panel latch spring. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Latch Spring Replacement - Rear .
  13. Install the moveable roof panel rear locator. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Locator Replacement - Rear .
  14. To ensure proper timing of the roof panel, slide the roof panel guide(s) rearward until it stops against the rear locator assembly.
  15. Install the moveable roof panel actuator/motor. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Motor/Actuator Replacement .
  16. Install the moveable roof panel bracket. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Guide Bracket Replacement .
  17. Install the moveable roof panel. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Assembly Replacement .
  18. Perform a roof learn cycle by depressing the roof switch forward until the roof panel is fully opened, then depress the roof switch rearward until the roof panel is fully closed.
  19. Inspect for proper operation of the moveable roof panel and end gate window.