Motor, Sunroof: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to move or reposition the sunroof glass panel or drive cables with the sunroof motor and module unit removed. Damage to the vehicle, to the sunroof or personal injuries may result.
WARNING:
The Sunroof Motor And Module Initialization procedure must be completed any time a sunroof motor and module unit is replaced with a new component. Failure to perform this procedure may result in damage to the vehicle, to the sunroof or in serious or fatal injuries.
NOTE:
For model year 2014 only, if vehicle is equipped with a power sunshade, BOTH sunroof motor and sunshade motor must be replaced together.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Lower the headliner (1) from the inner roof panel. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the three screws (2) that secure the motor.
- Lower the motor far enough to disconnect the sunroof wire harness connector (3) from the motor.
- Remove the sunroof motor from the vehicle.NOTE:
For model year 2014 only, if vehicle is equipped with a power sunshade, BOTH sunroof motor and sunshade motor must be replaced together.