Body & Trim: Sunroof: Removal

CAUTION:

Always work with a helper.
Before removal, fully close the glass lid assembly, then after removal, do not move motor assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof Procedure Chart

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Sunroof System

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Record the number of shims placed between glass lid assembly and link and wire assembly. Remove securing nuts and glass lid assembly.

Fig 3: Removing And Installing Sunroof System (1 Of 4)
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Remove screws from left and right sides of each wind deflector holder. Extract pawls through rail holes, then remove left and right sides of wind deflector holder. Remove screws from front end of sunroof unit. Extract pawls through frame holes, then remove wind deflector from frame assembly.

Fig 4: Removing And Installing Sunroof System (2 Of 4)
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CAUTION:

Before removing sunroof motor, make sure that sunroof is fully closed.
After removing sunroof motor, never attempt to rotate sunroof motor as a single unit.
Power supply to the motor is off when removing sunroof motor and vehicle harness or battery. Initialize at starting position.

Fig 5: Removing And Installing Sunroof System (3 Of 4)

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Remove shade stoppers (2 points) from rear end of sunroof frame assembly. Remove sun shade from rear end of sunroof frame assembly.

Fig 6: Removing And Installing Sunroof System (4 Of 4)
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