Removal and Installation

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NOTE: The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel, including: whenever the roof opening panel motor has been removed from the roof opening panel assembly, a new roof opening panel motor has been installed or when a new roof opening panel frame has been installed. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION .

Remove the roof opening panel shield. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD .
Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Disconnect the roof opening panel motor electrical connector.
- Separate the pushpin retainer from the frame.
NOTE: Make sure the drain hoses are not kinked during installation.

Disconnect the 2 roof opening panel front drain hoses from the frame.
NOTE: Make sure the drain hoses are not kinked during installation.

Disconnect the 2 roof opening panel rear drain hoses from the frame.
Remove the 8 roof opening panel frame-to-B-pillar bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
NOTE: To avoid damage to the roof opening panel frame, be sure to support the frame when removing the mounting bolts.

Remove the 3 front roof opening panel frame mounting bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the roof opening panel frame.
NOTE: If installing a new roof opening panel frame, transfer parts as necessary from the existing roof opening panel assembly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Align the roof opening panel. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT .
- Initialize the roof opening panel motor. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION .