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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 SL 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Power Sunroof Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 878902 Size: SH
  1. Remove the sunroof glass assembly. Refer to Sunroof Glass Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the 2 screws.
  4. Remove the map lamp and sunroof switch console.
  5. Disconnect the wire connectors.

    6. Object Number: 867355 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the wiring along the right side of the sunroof module to the center pillar location.
  7. Disconnect the sunroof actuator motor harness.

    8. Object Number: 862959 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the 4 sunroof drain hoses from the sunroof module.
  9. Remove the fasteners from the sunroof module and remove the sunroof module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 863289 Size: SH
  1. Install the sunroof module, leaving the fasteners loose.
  2. Connect the sunroof actuator motor wiring and connect the wiring along the right side of the sunroof module.
  3. Connect the map lamp and sunroof switch wiring and install the console with the 2 screws.
  4. Install the sunroof glass assembly. Refer to Sunroof Glass Panel Replacement .
  5. Align the sunroof module by cycling the glass open and closed. In the closed position, the glass will center the module.

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

  6. With the glass fully open, tighten the sunroof module fasteners.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the sunroof module-to-roof panel fasteners to 12 N·m (8 lb ft).


    Object Number: 862959 Size: SH
  7. Connect the 4 sunroof drain hoses to the sunroof module, ensuring that the hoses are not kinked.
  8. Adjust the sunroof glass to 1 mm (0.04 in) below the roof surface at the front and 1 mm (0.04 in) above the roof surface at the rear by loosening the sunroof glass attaching screws and moving the sunroof glass.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the sunroof glass-to-sunroof bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).