Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Sunshade Drive Cable & Guide Tube

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NOTE: The drive cables are left and right side specific. Look for L or R imprinted on the underside of the retaining tab at the end of the cable.

Install the end of the new sunshade drive cable (1) into the guide tube (2) at the rear of the sunroof frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Sunshade Cable Retaining Tab & Guide Extension

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Load the sunshade cable retaining tab (1) into the guide extension (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Sunshade Guide Extension Fastener

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Install the cable guide extension and fastener to the sunroof frame.

Fig 4: Identifying Drive Cable, Retaining Tab & Guide Extension

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Align the drive cable retaining tab (1) with the end of the guide extension (2), as shown above, on both the right and left sides.

NOTE: Installing the sunshade motor will keep the cables in alignment, and not allow them to move when installing the sunshade.

Install the sunroof sunshade motor. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Motor Replacement .

Fig 5: Identifying Sunshade Guide Clip & Pocket

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NOTE: The graphics for steps 6,7,8 and 9 are mirror image for the right and left sides.

Pull the sunshade crossbar forward enough to access the pockets (1) sewn in the underside of the sunshade fabric and install the white sunshade guide clip (2) into the pockets.

Fig 6: View Of Guide Clip

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Holding the tension on the sunshade, allow the shade to recoil enough to position the guide clip (1) rearward of the side frame rail end.

Fig 7: View Of Guide Clip & Frame Rail

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Insert the guide clip/shade (1) into the open end of the lower track on the frame rail (2) and slide the clip forward.

Fig 8: Sliding Guide Clip/Shade Forward

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Continuing to slide the guide clip/shade forward, push the clip (2) onto the drive cable retaining tab (1). Continue pushing the guide clip forward until an audible click is heard and the retainer is fully seated.
Pulling the sunshade forward, fold over the front crossbar (1) and insert each side into the top retaining clips (2) at the ends of the drive cables.

Fig 9: Identifying Front Crossbar & Top Retaining Clips

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Pulling the sunshade forward, fold over the front crossbar (1) and insert each side into the top retaining clips (2) at the ends of the drive cables.

Fig 10: Locating Side Frame Tracks & Retaining Clips

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Ensure the sunshade is routed properly into the side frame tracks (1) and the front crossbar is fully seated into the retaining clips (2), on both sides.

NOTE: Add blue LOCTITE to all the fastening screws prior to reinstalling the sunroof windows.

Install the rear sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement - Rear .
Install the front sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement - Front .
Reinitializes/teach the sunroof motors. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process .
Reposition the headliner and the left rear door opening weatherstrip.
Install the left quarter upper trim finish panel and left body side trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
Install the rear end trim finish panel and floor panel rails. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
Install the rear compartment floor stowage cover assembly.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the rear luggage shade and the left luggage shade bolt, if equipped.