Sunroof / Moonroof Motor: Service and Repair

Electric motor, sunroof, replacing

As 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 sunroof.
Ignition off.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.

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

Removing the electric motor for the sunroof

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




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

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

Hint: Use a 1/4 ratchet handle with a TORX 25 socket for the last screw.

Installing the electric motor for the sunroof

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications [1][2]Body and Frame.

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)/Rearview Mirror, Replacing
- the panel/plastic molding around the headlining/sunroof. 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 sunroof is operating correctly. If this is not the case, see Sunroof module (SRM), calibrating Programming and Relearning.