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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2000 🢒 L100/L200/LW200 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Power Sunroof Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 897068 Size: SH

    Important: If the motor will not operate, proceed to step 2.

  1. Operate the sunroof to the closed position.

    2. Important: If the sunroof is still in the open position, insert a screwdriver into the slot and manually close the sunroof. Closing the sunroof before motor removal will help to maintain the mechanical timing of the sunroof assembly.

  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 897075 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connection from the sunroof motor.

    4. Object Number: 897073 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws from the motor assembly.
  5. Remove the motor assembly.

Installation Procedure
  1. Insert Graphic SMVIS81935AA1

    2. Prior to motor installation, verify the motor is in the 0 position by lining up the slot on the outside ring with the slot on the inside ring as shown. Cycle the motor with the switch, or manually operate with the small screwdriver in the slot, until these slots line up.


    Object Number: 897073 Size: SH
  2. Install the motor assembly.

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

  3. Install the screws to the motor assembly.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the sunroof motor-to-sunroof module fasteners to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 897077 Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connection to the sunroof motor.
  5. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Verify the smooth operation of the sunroof in all of the positions.