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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2005 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Body 🢒 Roof 🢒 Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 897068 Size: SH

    Important:  Closing the sunroof before motor/actuator removal will help to maintain the mechanical timing of the sunroof.

  1. Operate the sunroof to the closed position.

    2. If the motor/actuator will not operate, proceed to step 2.

  2. If the sunroof is still in the open position, insert a screwdriver into the slot and manually close the sunroof.
  3. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    4. Object Number: 897075 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electrical connection from the sunroof motor/actuator.

    5. Object Number: 897073 Size: SH
  5. Remove the screws from the motor/actuator.
  6. Remove the motor/actuator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 897805 Size: SH
  1. Prior to motor/actuator installation, verify the motor/actuator 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.

    2. Object Number: 897073 Size: SH
  2. Install the motor/actuator.

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

  3. Install the screws to the motor/actuator.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


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