Sunroof Sunshade Assembly Replacement (Rear)

Sunroof Sunshade Assembly Replacement (Rear)

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear sunshade (5) to the full open/forward position.
2. Remove the headliner.
3. Remove the rear sunroof vent window.

Important: Prior to releasing the sunshade track retainers from the sunshade cable barrels, ensure that the sunshade is at the full open position.




4. Using a medium flat-bladed tool, release the sunroof/sunshade screws (2) from the cable assembly (4).




5. Remove the screws (2) securing the sunshade assembly (3) to the lower sunroof frame assembly.
6. With the sunshade assembly screws removed, gently move forward one corner of the assembly in order to release the sunshade from the rear track assembly.
7. Remove the sunshade assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the sunroof/sunshade assembly to the rear sunroof track assembly.

Important: Install one side of the sunroof/sunshade first, then move the other side rearward in order to locate the sunshade retainer into the front track channel.




2. Prior to installing the sunshade assembly to the bottom of the sunroof frame, pull the sunshade material (1) approximately 75 mm (3 in) outward from the assembly (2). Pull the material outward.
3. Position the sunroof/sunshade assembly to the sunroof frame.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the sunroof/sunshade assembly screws (2).

Tighten the 6 screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in).




5. Pull the sunshade material outward. Install the sunshade screws (1) into the sunshade channel (2).




6. Use downward thumb (1) pressure to press on the retainer (2) until the retainer locks over the sunshade cable barrel (4).
7. Install the headliner.
8. Install the rear sunroof vent window.
9. Perform the rear vent window sunshade initialization process. Refer to Sunroof Rear Window Initialization Process.