Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the headlining trim finish panel. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- The 2 screws (2) from each side of the sunroof window
- The sunroof window (1)
  
  Fig 1: Removing Screws From Each Side Of Sunroof Window
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Remove the following components from the sunroof housing:
- The 2 screws
- The sunroof air deflector (1)
  
  Fig 2: Removing Sunroof Air Deflector Screws
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Disconnect the sunroof control module and the sunroof actuator electrical connectors.
Important: Remove the sunroof actuator with the motor in the fully closed position.
Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- The 3 bolts (1)
- The sunroof actuator (4)
  
  Fig 3: Removing Sunroof Actuator Bolts
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Important: If the sunroof window and the sunroof actuator full close position are not matched, the sunroof window will not operate properly.
Remove the following components from the sunroof actuator (3):
- The screw
- The cam plate cover (2)
Turn the actuator drive gear (1) to align the point marks.
Install the cam plate cover (2) to the sunroof motor. Secure the cover with 1 screw.

Fig 4: Removing Cam Plate Cover Screw
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Loosen the 4 sunroof housing drain hose clamps.
Remove the 4 sunroof housing drain hoses (2) from the sunroof housing (1).

Fig 5: Removing Sunroof Housing Drain Hoses From Sunroof Housing
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Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- The 2 plastic retainers (2) which secure each of the side rail roof panel insulators
- The 2 side rail roof panel insulators (1)
Remove the dome lamp wiring harness from the 2 hangers on the sunroof housing.

Fig 6: Removing Side Rail Roof Panel Insulators Plastic Retainers
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Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- The 8 bolts
- The 4 brackets (1)
- The 6 nuts
- The sunroof housing (2)
  
  Fig 7: Removing Brackets Bolts And Sunroof Housing Nuts
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Remove the following components from the sunroof housing:
- The screw (2) from each stop (1)
- The 2 sunroof sunshade stops
- The sunroof sunshade
  
  Fig 8: Removing Screw And Sunroof Sunshade Stop From Sunroof Housing
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Remove the sunroof housing rear support (1) by sliding the support from the sunroof housing (2).

Fig 9: Removing Sunroof Housing Rear Support By Sliding Support From Sunroof Housing
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Remove the 2 screws which secure each sunroof guide block (1) to the sunroof housing (2).

Fig 10: Removing Screws Securing Each Sunroof Guide Block To Sunroof Housing
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Remove the following components from the sunroof housing (2):
- The 6 screws
- The sunroof housing front support (1)
- The sunroof guide blocks
  
  Fig 11: Removing Sunroof Housing Front Support Screws
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Slide each drive cable bracket (1) forward, with the actuator cable attached, out of the sunroof housing (2) guide rails.

Fig 12: Sliding Each Drive Cable Bracket Forward
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