Subject: | Sunroof Binds when Opened and/or Closed -- Replace the Sunroof Locator Assemblies |
Models: | 1993-1995 Saturn Sedans, and 1993-1996 Saturn Coupes equipped with a factory installed sunroof assembly |
The sunroof may bind when it is opened and/or closed.
The condition may be caused by warped sunroof locator assemblies and lack of thread locking compound on the locator assembly screws causing them to be loose.
Replace the sunroof locator assemblies according to the procedures in this bulletin.
Important: There are 2 sunroof locator assemblies on the sunroof assembly. The right sunroof locator assembly has a microswitch attached to it. The left sunroof assembly has no microswitch attached to it.
2.1. | Remove the sunroof locator assembly screw from the sunroof assembly. |
2.2. | Using a pair of pliers, grasp the ribs of the sunroof locator assembly as shown in the illustration. |
2.3. | Disengage the sunroof locator assembly from the guide by tilting the pliers toward the sunroof opening (1) and, removing the sunroof locator assembly from the sunroof assembly (2) by sliding it forward. |
3.1. | Partially remove the windshield garnish molding at the upper corner of the windshield by pulling firmly at the clip locations. |
3.2. | Remove the screw to the sun shade support (1) and remove the sun shade support. |
3.3. | Remove the screws from the sun shade and remove the sunshade (2). |
3.4. | Drop the right front corner of the headliner (3) far enough to expose the wire connector to the sunroof locator assembly. |
3.5. | Disconnect the wire connector from the sunroof locator assembly. |
3.6. | Remove the sunroof locator assembly, refer to steps 2a through 2c. |
5.1. | Feed the wire into the microswitch opening, and connect the wire connector. |
5.2. | Engage the sunroof locator assembly to sunroof guide assembly and slide the sunroof locator assembly toward the rear of the sunroof to engage the locator below the screw at the front of the sunroof assembly. Once the sunroof locator assembly is properly seated, it should not slide or move in any direction. |
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).
Part Number | Description |
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21058648 | Locator Asm -- Sun RF |
21058649 | Locator Asm -- Sun RF |
08984 | 3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner |
2221 | Loctite® 222 Small Screw Threadlocker |
CLAIM INFORMATION | To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows: | |||
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-- | Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time |
-- | VW | Replace Sunroof Locator Assemblies | T9741 | 0.50 hrs |