Motor/Module - Sunroof: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The sunroof system is timed from the factory so that the motor/module shuts off automatically when the sunroof window reaches a certain position. Extreme care must be taken when removing the motor/module from the sunroof assembly or this timing may be thrown off causing damage to the sunroof system. Anytime the motor/module needs to be removed from the sunroof assembly the sunroof window must be in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION if possible.
If glass panel is not in the fully closed position and the motor/module is removed or inoperative, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove A-pillar trim (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL) .
- Remove sun visors (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL) .
- Remove map lamps/mini console, (C).
- Remove the sunroof switch, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/SWITCH - REMOVAL) .
- Remove sunroof opening trim lace. (Refer to BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE - REMOVAL) .
- Remove headliner as necessary to gain access to sunroof motor/module. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL) .
- Disconnect the motor/module wire harness connectors.
- Remove the motor/module attaching screws.
- Remove motor/module from the sunroof housing assembly.