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Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement Extended Cab

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1824842  Size: SH

    Important: The sunroof motor/actuator drive shaft turns in both directions and contains no limit switches. You may replace the sunroof motor/actuator with the window panel in any position.

  1. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those step in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the motor/actuator.
  3. Remove the screws (2) from the sunroof motor/actuator .
  4. Pull straight down to disengage the drive gear from the cables housed within the sunroof cable drive tubes.
  5. Remove the sunroof motor/actuator  (3) from the sunroof module.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1824842  Size: SH
  1. Position the sunroof motor/actuator (3) to the sunroof module.
  2. Push the sunroof motor/actuator straight upward to engage the drive gear between the cables housed within the sunroof cable drive tubes.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the sunroof motor/actuator screws (2) to the sunroof actuator.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  6. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the sunroof motor/actuator .
  7. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Initialize/teach the sunroof motor/actuator . Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process .
  9. Inspect the sunroof for proper operation.
  10. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.

Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement Crew Cab


Object Number: 1853041  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those step in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

1

Headliner Trim Panel Console Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

2

HeadlinerTrim Panel Console Bracket

3

Sunroof Motor/Actuator Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten
4 N·m (35 lb in)

4

Sunroof Motor/Actuator

Procedure

Ensure that the motor/actuator is initialize/tech. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process .