Removal Procedure
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- It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those step in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the motor/actuator.
- Remove the screws (2) from the sunroof motor/actuator.
- Pull straight down to disengage the drive gear from the cables housed within the sunroof cable drive tubes.
- Remove the sunroof motor/actuator (3) from the sunroof module.
IMPORTANT:
The sunroof motor/actuator drive shaft turns in both directions and contains no limit switches. You may replace the sunroof motor/actuator with the window panel in any position.