Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

Sunroof Module Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: A new sunroof module assembly does not include the sunroof window or the sunshade as components. You must install the old sunroof window and sunshade to the new sunroof module assembly.




1. Remove the sunshade panel.
2. Remove the sunroof window.
3. Remove the headliner.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector on the sunroof actuator.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sunroof module.




6. Disconnect the front and rear drain hoses (1) from the drain spouts on the sunroof module.

Important: Remove the 2 center nuts last in order to help support the sunroof module to the roof ring.

7. Remove the sunroof module nuts (2) from the roof.
8. Remove the center nuts from the sunroof module.
9. With an assistant, lower and remove the sunroof module assembly out through the passenger side door.

Installation Procedure




1. With an assistant, position the new sunroof module assembly to the studs located on the roof ring.
2. Install the center sunroof module to roof nuts (1, 2) and tighten by hand.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the remaining sunroof module (1) nuts to the module in sequence (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8).

Tighten all of the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Connect the front and rear drain hoses (1) to the drain spouts on the sunroof module.
5. Install the sunroof window to the new sunroof module.
6. Install the sunshade panel to the new sunroof module.




7. Connect the electrical connector to the sunroof motor/actuator.
8. Secure the harness to the sunroof module.
9. Verify the proper operation of the sunroof before securing the headliner.
10. Install the headliner.