Body & Trim - Exterior & Interior: Sunroof: Removal

• After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and lid alignment.
• Handle finisher plate and glass lid with care so not to cause damage.
• It is desirable for easy installation to mark each point before removal.

CAUTION:

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

NOTE: For wiring diagram refer to POWER SUNROOF for details.

Fig 1: Sunroof Removal Order Chart

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Fig 2: Identifying Sunroof Components

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1. A  Record the number of shims placed between glass lid assembly and link and wire assembly. Remove securing nuts and glass lid assembly.
   Fig 3: Extracting Sunroof Glass Lid Assembly

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2. B  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 Screws From Wind Deflector

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3. C 
   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.
   Fig 5: Locating Screws For Removal Of Sunroof Motor

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4. D  Remove shade stoppers (2 points) from rear end of sunroof frame assembly. Remove shade assembly from rear end of sunroof frame assembly.
   Fig 6: Locating Shade Stopper

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