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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Sunroof Window And Screws
    GM244994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the headlining trim finish panel. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    • The 2 screws (2) from each side of the sunroof window
    • The sunroof window (1)
    3. Fig 2: Sunroof Air Deflector
    GM244914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the following components from the sunroof housing:
    • The 2 screws
    • The sunroof air deflector (1)
    4. Fig 3: Sunroof Actuator And Bolts
    GM244969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the sunroof control module and the sunroof actuator electrical connectors.
    5. IMPORTANT: Remove the sunroof actuator with the motor in the fully closed position.
  5. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    • The 3 bolts (1)
    • The sunroof actuator (4)
    6. Fig 4: Actuator Drive Gear, Cam Plate Cover And Sunroof Actuator
    GM328739Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If the sunroof window and the sunroof actuator full close position are not matched, the sunroof window will not operate properly.
  6. Remove the following components from the sunroof actuator (3):
    • The screw
    • The cam plate cover (2)
  7. Turn the actuator drive gear (1) to align the point marks.
  8. Install the cam plate cover (2) to the sunroof motor. Secure the cover with 1 screw.
    9. Fig 5: Sunroof Housing, Front Drain Hose And Body Hinge Pillar Panel
    GM244904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the 4 sunroof housing drain hose clamps.
  10. Remove the 4 sunroof housing drain hoses (2) from the sunroof housing (1).
    11. Fig 6: Rail Roof Panel Insulator And Plastic Retainers
    GM395047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. 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)
  12. Remove the dome lamp wiring harness from the 2 hangers on the sunroof housing.
    13. Fig 7: Sunroof Housing Components
    GM244933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    • The 8 bolts
    • The 4 brackets (1)
    • The 6 nuts
    • The sunroof housing (2)
    14. Fig 8: Sunroof Sunshade Stop And Screw
    GM855712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the following components from the sunroof housing:
    • The screw (2) from each stop (1)
    • The 2 sunroof sunshade stops
    • The sunroof sunshade
    15. Fig 9: Sunroof Housing Rear Support And Sunroof Housing
    GM395024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the sunroof housing rear support (1) by sliding the support from the sunroof housing (2).
    16. Fig 10: Sunroof Guide Block And Sunroof Housing
    GM855784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 2 screws which secure each sunroof guide block (1) to the sunroof housing (2).
    17. Fig 11: Removing Sunroof Housing Components
    GM244895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the following components from the sunroof housing (2):
    • The 6 screws
    • The sunroof housing front support (1)
    • The sunroof guide blocks
    18. Fig 12: Removing Drive Cable Bracket And Sunroof Housing
    GM244937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Slide each drive cable bracket (1) forward, with the actuator cable attached, out of the sunroof housing (2) guide rails.
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