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Power Sunroof - Description






DESCRIPTION





SUNROOF ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN






WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts out of sunroof opening at all times.

The power sunroof system allows the sunroof to be opened, closed or placed in the vent position electrically by actuating a switch in the overhead console. The sunroof system receives battery feed through a fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). To operate the sunroof the ignition switch must be in the Accessory or On/Run position or when the Accessory Delay system is active.

The sunroof glass panel tilts upward at the rear for ventilation and slides rearward under the roof when open. The panel seals flush with the roof in the closed position to eliminate wind noise. The sunroof includes a manual-sliding sunshade to cover the deep-tinted glass panel.

In addition to the standard power sunroof operation, this vehicle offers several additional features. There is an express (one-touch) opening and closing feature as well as obstacle detection. This function detects obstacles trapped between the glass and the vehicle roof during a closing motion. Upon sensing an obstacle the sunroof motor/module will reverse direction of the glass to allow removal of the obstacle.

The main components of the power sunroof system are:

- The motor/module assembly
- The power sunroof glass and frame assembly
- The power sunroof switch
- The manual-sliding sunshade