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Installation Procedure

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  1. Slide each drive cable bracket (1) rearward, with the actuator cable attached, into the sunroof housing (2) guide rails. Make sure the outer guide pins are inserted into the housing guide rail slots.
    Fig 1: Sliding Each Drive Cable Bracket Rearward
    G01434803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the sunroof guide blocks to the housing.
  3. Install the sunroof housing front support (1) to the sunroof housing (2). Secure the support with the 6 screws.
    Fig 2: Installing Sunroof Housing Front Support Screws To Sunroof Housing
    G01434804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the 2 screws which secure each sunroof guide block (1) to the sunroof housing (2).
    Fig 3: Installing Screws Securing Each Sunroof Guide Block To Sunroof Housing
    G01434805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the sunroof housing rear support (1) by sliding the support into the sunroof housing (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Sunroof Housing Rear Support By Sliding Support Into Sunroof Housing
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  6. Install the sunroof sunshade to the sunroof housing. Secure the sunshade with the following components:
    • The 2 sunroof sunshade stops
    • The screw (2) which secures each stop (1)
      Fig 5: Installing Sunroof Sunshade Stop Screw
      G01434807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the sunroof housing (2) to the vehicle. Secure the housing with the 6 nuts.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  8. Install the 4 brackets (1) which secure the housing. Secure the brackets with the 8 bolts.

    Tighten 

  9. Tighten the sunroof housing nuts and bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    Fig 6: Installing Brackets Bolts And Sunroof Housing Nuts
    G01434808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the dome lamp wiring harness to the 2 hangers on the sunroof housing.
  11. Install the 2 side rail roof panel insulators (1) to roof panel. Secure each of the insulators with 2 plastic retainers (2).
    Fig 7: Installing Side Rail Roof Panel Insulators Plastic Retainers
    G01434809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the 4 sunroof housing drain hoses to the power sunroof housing (1). Secure each drain hose (2) with the hose clamp.
    Fig 8: Installing Sunroof Housing Drain Hoses To Power Sunroof Housing
    G01434810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the sunroof actuator (4) to the roof panel. Secure the actuator with the 3 bolts (1).

    Tighten 

  14. Tighten the sunroof actuator bolts to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
  15. Connect the sunroof actuator and sunroof control module electrical connectors.
    Fig 9: Installing Sunroof Actuator To Roof Panel And Securing Actuator With Bolts
    G01434811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the sunroof air deflector (1) to the sunroof housing. Secure the deflector with the 2 screws.
    Fig 10: Installing Sunroof Air Deflector To Sunroof Housing And Securing Deflector With Screws
    G01434812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the sunroof window (1) to the vehicle. Secure the window with 2 screws (2) at each side. Do not tighten fully.
  18. Adjust the sunroof window as necessary. Refer to SUNROOF WINDOW HEIGHT AND OPENING FIT ADJUSTMENT  .
  19. Install the headlining trim finish panel. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
    Fig 11: Installing Sunroof Window To Vehicle And Securing Window With Screws At Each Side
    G01434813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.