Motor, Sunroof: Removal
Do not attempt to move or reposition the sunroof glass panel or drive cables with the sunroof motor and module unit removed. Damage to the vehicle, to the sunroof or personal injuries may result.
The Sunroof Motor And Module Initialization procedure must be completed any time a sunroof motor and module unit is replaced with a new component. Failure to perform this procedure may result in damage to the vehicle, to the sunroof or in serious or fatal injuries.
On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, power down the 12 volt system, Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
- Disconnect the negative 12 volt battery cable.
- Lower the headliner to access the sunroof motor (3). Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the three screws (4) that secure the motor to the sunroof frame (5).
- Lower the motor through the headliner bracket opening far enough to access and disconnect the sunroof wire harness connector (2) from the motor connector receptacle.
- Carefully disengage the sunroof motor from the drive mechanism (1) and remove the motor from the vehicle.