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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: A new sunroof module assembly will not have the sunroof window or the sunshade as components of the new service part.
    Fig 1: View Of Tape, Sunroof Motor/Actuator & Electrical Connectors
    GM786927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. The old sunroof window and sunshade will need to be installed to the new sunroof module assembly.

    Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement .

  2. Remove the sunshade panel. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Cut the electrical tape (5) on the sunroof actuator in order to access the electrical harness.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector on the sunroof actuator (3).
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sunroof module (1).
  7. Cut the tie straps securing the electrical harness to the sunroof cable rear drive tube.
  8. Remove the sunroof control module.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the control module.
  10. Fig 2: Identifying Drain Spout
    GM758127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the drain hoses from the front sunroof module drain spouts (1).
  12. Fig 3: Identifying Drain Hose At Drain Spout On Rear Of The Sunroof Module
    GM758133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the drain hoses from the rear sunroof module drain spouts.
  14. Fig 4: Removing & Installing Sunroof Module-To-Roof Bolts
    GM776057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the sunroof module to the roof bolts (1).
  16. Remove the 2 center, side to side, bolts last in order to help support the sunroof module to the roof ring.
  17. Remove the last 2 sunroof to roof ring bolts.
  18. With an assistant, lower and remove the sunroof module assembly out the passenger side door.