Sunroof / Moonroof Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL


NOTE: The sunroof system is timed from the factory so that the motor shuts off automatically when the sunroof window reaches a certain position. Extreme care must be taken when removing the motor, timing may be thrown off causing possible damage to the sunroof system. Anytime the motor is removed from the sunroof assembly the sunroof glass panel must be in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION or the unit will be out of time. The drive motor cannot be reset to the park position after being removed.Refer to sunroof timing.


1. Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
2. Disconnect the control switch wire connector.
3. Remove headliner as necessary to gain access to sunroof drive motor.

Fig. 3 Sunroof Drive Motor And Express Module:

4. Disconnect the drive motor wire harness connectors.

Fig. 1 Sunroof Assembly:

5. Remove drive motor fasteners and remove motor from the sunroof housing).

INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the glass panel is in the fully closed position before mounting the motor. If motor fails with the window in the open position the sunroof glass panel timing will have to be timed. The new motor comes in the fully closed position and with a gage for setting cable timing. Refer to Sunroof Glass Panel Timing.
2. Place drive motor into position on the sunroof housing and install fasteners.
3. Set headliner into position.
4. Connect express module, drive motor, and control switch wire connectors.
5. Test sunroof operation, adjust as necessary.
6. Finish installing the headliner.
7. Connect the control switch wire connector.