Removal And Installation
NOTE:
The sunroof motor and sunroof shade INITIALIZATION procedure must be performed: if a NEW motor is being installed for the sunroof or sunroof shade, or after removal and installation of one of the motors.
NOTE:
If possible, completely close the sliding glass panel, in order to prevent misaligned sliding guides.
REMOVAL
- Close the sunroof glass fully.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Lower the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1a) from the sunroof motor (1b).
- Remove the sunroof motor screws (2a).
- Remove the sunroof motor by lowering the motor without rotating the motor and releasing the motor pinion (3a) from the drive cables.NOTE:
Do not move the drive cables while removing the motor. Moving the cables will affect the glass alignment.
INSTALLATION
- Position the sunroof motor and engage the pinion with the drive cables. Do not move the drive cables as this will affect the alignment of the glass.
- Install the sunroof motor screws and securely tighten.
- Connect the wiring harness connector to the sunroof motor.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Check the glass alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to GLASS, SUNROOF, FRONT, ADJUSTMENTS .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Install the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Perform the sunroof initialization procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .