Removal Procedure
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- Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Extended Cab) or Sunroof Window Replacement (Crew Cab) .
- Power the sunroof window guides to the fully open position.
- Close the sunshade (1) until the cam locking hole (2) come in to view.
- Insert a suitable tool (1) into the sunshade cam locking hole (2).
- Turn the sunshade (1) counterclockwise until the shade cam (2) is align with the bracket (3) notch.
- Lift upward on the sunshade (1) removing it from the bracket (2).
- Push the sunshade (1) inward to the driver side releasing it from the bracket (2) notch.
- Remove the sunshade from outside of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
If the sunshade spring releases, it will be necessary to rewind it. Turn the sunshade roller end slot 20 times in the counterclockwise direction.
IMPORTANT:
A new sunshade service part comes pre-loaded with a pin tool holding spring tension on the sunshade. If the sunshade spring releases, it will be necessary to rewind it and reinstall the pin tool. Following installation, retain the pin tool for future applications.
IMPORTANT:
The cam locking hole will come in to view when the sunshade is in the fully open position on the passengers side.
IMPORTANT:
The sunshade must be removed from the top of the vehicle.