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Sunroof Assembly: Removal

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CAUTION: Use great care not to damage the roof trim.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the roof trim. < Refer to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
  3. Remove the sunroof lid. < Refer to REMOVAL , Sunroof Lid. >
  4. Disconnect the sunroof motor connector.
  5. Remove the bolts and then move the curtain airbag module.
  6. Remove the bolts and then remove the frame bracket.
    Fig 1: Locating Sunroof Assembly Frame Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G05957983Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the drain tube (A) from the sunroof frame.
  8. Remove the nuts and bolts to remove the sunroof frame.
    Fig 2: Identifying Sunroof Frame Drain Tubes And Bolts
    G05957984Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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