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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement .
  2. Use J 38043  in the sunroof motor slot and manually lower the sunroof guides to the closed position. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Disconnect the sunroof motor/actuator.
  4. From above the vehicle, remove the left and the right cable retainer fasteners from the sunroof.
  5. Remove the retainers.
    Fig 1: Removing Cable Retainer Fasteners
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  6. Lift the sunroof drive cable end out of the guide assembly.
  7. Hold the sunroof drive cable guide tubes in position.
  8. Pull the sunroof drive cables out of the guide tubes.
    Fig 2: Removing Sunroof Drive Cable
    GM294349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.