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Sunroof / Moonroof Module: Service and Repair



Sunroof Module Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Do not remove the headliner.


1. Lower the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Disconnect the sunroof harness electrical connector.

Important: Do not remove the drain hoses.


3. Disconnect the drain hoses from the sunroof assembly. Refer to the following procedures:

* Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement (Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement)
* Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement (Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement)




4. Support the sunroof with an assistant.
5. Remove the bolts that retain the sunroof module assembly to the roof panel
6. Remove the sunroof module assembly from the vehicle and place on a clean, prepared surface with an assistant.
7. Remove the sunroof motor/actuator from the sunroof module assembly. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the sunroof window from the sunroof module assembly. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the sunroof sunshade panel from the sunroof module assembly. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the sunroof sunshade panel to the sunroof module assembly. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Install the sunroof window to the sunroof module assembly. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Install the sunroof motor/actuator to the sunroof module assembly. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Position the sunroof module assembly to the vehicle with an assistant.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the bolts that retain the sunroof module assembly to the roof panel.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

6. Connect the drain hoses to the sunroof module assembly. Refer to the following procedures:

* Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement (Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement)
* Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement (Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement)




7. Connect the sunroof harness electrical connector.
8. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).

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