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Sliding Roof Panel: Removal

  1. Remove right or left side garnish moulding, sunshade and windshield side garnish moulding. Disengage headlining horn side garnish area. Move sliding panel about 6" and disengage front edge of headlining by pulling down. headlining from side garnish area. Move sliding panel rearward about 6" and disengage front edge of headlining by pulling down.
    Fig 1: Metal Sun Root Panel Assembly
    G09317056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Move sliding panel rearward another 6" and turn out headlining attaching fasteners from headlining. Slide headlining into the fully rearward position. Move sliding panel forward until front rollers contact bottom of cable guide ramp.
  3. Remove front and rear sliding panel support attaching nuts. Move cables to rear. Pull down on one side of headlining to remove double-fender screw attaching nuts and rear support rail retaining screws. Allow edge of housing to lower.
  4. Tape front edge of roof opening to prevent roof damage. Rotate and remove sliding panel upward through roof opening.