Removal and Replacement
SUNROOF UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- If the sunshade is forced close while the sunroof is open, the sunshade could be damaged.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) Service and Repair
4. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles auto light/wiper system)
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof system)
b. A-pillar trims A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
c. Front scuff plate Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
d. Rear scuff plate Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
e. B-pillar lower trims B-Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation
g. B-pillar upper trims B-Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation
h. Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation
i. Rear side seat back Rear Side Seat Back Removal/Installation
j. C-pillar trims C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
6. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector. (vehicles with auto-dimming mirror)
7. Remove the sunvisors. Service and Repair
8. Remove the map light. Map Light Removal/Installation
9. Remove the assist handle. Service and Repair
10. Disconnect the roof harness connector, remove the clip, and remove the connector.
11. Remove the headliner. Service and Repair
12. Disconnect the front and rear drain hose from the sunroof frame.
13. Remove the bolts.
14. Remove the nuts, and then remove the sunroof unit.
15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
16. Adjust the glass panel. Adjustments