Sunroof / Moonroof Motor: Service and Repair

Motor sun roof, replacement

The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations




Close the sun roof.
Ignition off.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Note! After removing the key, wait one minute before starting work.

Removing the sun roof motor

Remove:
- the roof module. See Upper electronic module (UEM)/rearview mirror, replacing Upper Electronic Module (UEM)
- the panel / plastic molding around the headlining / sun roof unit.




- the 2 screws for the motor.
Carefully lower the headlining. Position several spacers between the sun roof unit and the headlining to avoid long term kinks.

Remove:
- 1 screw
- the connector
- the motor.

Hint: Use a ¼ ratchet handle with a Torx 25 socket for the last screw.

Installing the sun roof motor

Connect the connector.
Screw the electric motor into place using the 3 M5 screws. Tighten.

Install:
- the roof module. See Upper electronic module (UEM)/rearview mirror, replacing Upper Electronic Module (UEM)
- the panel / plastic molding around the headlining / sun roof. Start by pressing one corner into place, continue along a long side and then the shorter sides and the corners. Finish with a long side.
Check that the sun roof is operating correctly. If this is not the case, see Sun roof module (SRM), calibrating Programming and Relearning.