Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement - Right Side: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

CAUTION:

If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

CAUTION:

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Pull the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Open the sunshade support bolt access cover with an appropriate tool.
Sunshade Support Bolt (1) - Remove
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

CAUTION:
Do not exert downward force at the forward or rearward edge of the roof console assembly as irreversible damage will occur.

With a flat-bladed trim tool, release the tab on the left side at the most rearward of the roof console (1) and pull down on console, then release the retaining clip in the middle of the console and pull down, then release the retaining clip at the most forward of the console and pull down the console.
With a flat-bladed trim tool, release the tab on the right side at the most rearward of the roof console (1) and pull down on console, then release the retaining clip in the middle of the console and pull down, then release the retaining clip at the most forward of the console and pull down the console.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Pull the roof console (1) rearward to remove the front roof console tab from the headliner.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert (1) - Remove
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully pry downward on the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) to release it from the windshield.
Pull downward to remove the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) from the windshield.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Fold the assist handle downward and hold. (2)
Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the bolts.
Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) - Remove
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

CAUTION:
Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.

Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) - Remove
Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.

Pull the trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retainers on both sides of the vehicle.
Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) - Reposition
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) - Remove
Sunshade Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Sunshade (3) - Remove
1. Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Release the retainer attaching the sunshade to the headlining trim panel.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Right Side (1) - Remove
{ If equipped } Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Body Control Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
Unlock and lower the body control module bracket (2).
Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

NOTE:

Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.

Release the tab from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Passenger Side (2) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Instrument Panel Compartment (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Release the sunroof housing front drain hose clip (1).
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Reposition the body hinge pillar sound barrier as needed.
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose (1) @ Body Hinge Pillar Outer Panel - Disconnect
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Lower the right front section of the headlining trim panel (1).
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Reposition the wiring harness.
Release the 3 sunroof housing front drain hose clips (1).
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose (2) @ Sunroof Housing Drain Gutter - Disconnect
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE:
Observe the routing and location of the sunroof housing front drain hose to ensure proper reinstallation.

Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose (1) - Remove