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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 Sunroof Motor/Actuator, Electrical Connector & Screws
    GM1542792Courtesy 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 Replacement .
  3. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Sunroof Air Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector on the sunroof actuator.
  6. Cut the tie straps securing the electrical harness to the sunroof cable rear drive tube.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Drain Spout
    GM758127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the drain hoses from the front sunroof module drain spouts (1).
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Drain Hose At Drain Spout On Rear Of The Sunroof Module
    GM758133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the drain hoses from the rear sunroof module drain spouts.
    9. Fig 4: Removing & Installing Sunroof Module-To-Roof Bolts
    GM776057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the sunroof module to the roof bolts (1).
  10. Remove the 2 center, side to side, bolts last in order to help support the sunroof module to the roof ring.
  11. Remove the last 2 sunroof to roof ring bolts.
  12. With an assistant, lower and remove the sunroof module assembly out the passenger side door.
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