Sunroof / Moonroof Motor: Service and Repair

Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure


Important: The sunroof actuator drive shaft turns in both directions and contains no limit switches. The sunroof actuator may be replaced with the window panel in any position.


1. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the parts. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .




2. Remove the tie strap from the wiring harness.
3. Remove the screws from the sunroof motor/actuator.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiring harness.
5. Pull straight down to disengage the drive gear from the cables housed within the sunroof cables drive tubes.
6. Remove the sunroof motor/actuator from the sunroof module.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the sunroof motor/actuator to the sunroof module.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the wiring harness.
3. Push the sunroof motor/actuator straight in to engage its drive gear between the cables housed within the cable drive tubes.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the sunroof motor/actuator screws to the sunroof motor/actuator.

Tighten the sunroof motor/actuator screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

5. Install the tie strap to the wiring harness.
6. Perform the Initialization/Teach Procedure. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (New Motor) (Programming and Relearning)Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Motor) (Programming and Relearning) .
7. Inspect the operation of the sunroof module.
8. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for programming and setup information.