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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.
  3. Disconnect the sunroof motor/actuator.
    Fig 1: Removing Cable Retainers
    G01559853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. From above the vehicle, remove the left and the right cable retainer fasteners from the sunroof.
  5. Remove the retainers.
  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 Cables
    G01559854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.