Sunroof / Moonroof Motor: Service and Repair

SUNROOF DRIVE MOTOR

REMOVAL

NOTE: The Drive Motor is shipped in the VENT position. If the sunroof glass is not in the VENT position, it must be moved to the VENT position. If the drive motor and/or the sunroof mechanism is not in the VENT positions, the sunroof vent height will not be correct.

1. If the drive motor is to be reused, cycle the sunroof glass to the VENT position, if possible.

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2. Remove sun visors, front grab handles, A-pillar screw, Right upper B-pillar trim. Disengage [1][2]front door weatherstrip from headliner, pull headliner down to access sunroof drive motor (Fig. 1).
3. Disconnect wire harness connector from motor.
4. Remove the three screws attaching drive motor to sunroof module bracket.
5. Remove drive motor from bracket from the front beam.

INSTALLATION

1. If the drive motor and/or sunroof glass is not in the VENT position.
2. Place drive motor into position on the front beam.
3. If glass panel is mounted, with the aid of a helper, hold the sunroof glass panel in the VENT position while installing the motor.
4. Install screws attaching drive motor to motor bracket.
5. Connect wire harness to drive motor.
6. Install sun visors, front grab handles, A-pillar screw, Right upper B-pillar trim. Engage [1][2]front door weatherstrip to headliner.
7. Ensure sunroof adjustment.