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Sunroof Sunshade Panel Replacement (With RPO Code C3Y)





Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (C3Y - New)

Removal Procedure

1. Cycle the sunshade to the middle of opening.
2. Lower the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.






Important: Do this from inside the vehicle.

3. Grasping the front corners of the sunshade, roll the sunshade counterclockwise.

Release the sunshade from the forward rail to release tension.






4. Sunshade guides (2) are located in the front of the sunshade, one on each side.

The guide block (1) stays in the track.






5. Pull forward and turn outward to release the sunshade from the tracks.
6. Roll the sunshade rearward over the front edge of the sunroof support.






7. Remove the end cap (1) on the left side that holds the sunshade spring in place.
8. Remove the sunshade from the sunroof assembly.

Installation Procedure

Important: If the sunshade spring releases, Refer to Reinstall within this cell.

A new sunshade service part comes pre-loaded with a pin tool holding spring tension on the sunshade.

1. Install the sunshade roller to the end plate, allowing the pin to be expose through the end plate.
2. Install the sunshade to the sunroof assembly.






3. Install the spring and cap (1) to the left side of the sunshade.

Push inward on the cap while turning counterclockwise to lock in place.
4. Feed the forward edge of the sunshade over the sunroof support.






5. Remove the tool (1) from the end plate slot (2) and sunshade roller (3).






6. Install the sunshade to the guides (2) to the guide blocks (1) located in the front of the sunshade, one on each side.






7. Pull forward and turn clockwise to install the sunshade to the tracks.
8. Inspect the sunroof for proper operation.
9. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.