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Removal and Replacement



Sunroof Module Assembly Replacement (CF5)

Removal Procedure


Important: A new sunroof module assembly does not include the sunroof window, the motor, the sunshade, or the finishing lace as components. You must install the old components to the new sunroof module assembly.


1. Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the sunshade panel. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (CF5) (Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (CF5)).
3. Remove the sunroof finishing lace. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement (CF5) (Service and Repair).
4. Lower the headliner. Perform the headliner replacement removal step 1 thru 21. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Disconnect the front sunroof drain hoses from the drain spigot.




6. Disconnect the rear sunroof drain hoses from the drain spigot.





Important: Remove the sunroof module fasteners in the order indicated below, from back to front.


7. Remove the bolts that secure the sunroof module motor base to the roof.
8. Remove the push-pin fastener securing the rear sunroof water gutter to the roof.




9. With the aid of an assistant, remove the four bolts that secure the module to the roof ring.
Lower and remove the sunroof module assembly out through the passenger side door.
10. If you are replacing the sunroof module assembly, remove the sunroof motor/actuator. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (CF5) (Service and Repair).



Installation Procedure

1. If you are replacing the sunroof module assembly, install the sunroof motor/actuator. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (CF5) (Service and Repair).




2. With the aid of an assistant, position the sunroof module assembly to the roof ring.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the four bolts which secure the sunroof module assembly to the roof ring.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





4. Using the access hole in the sunroof module cross bar, install the push-pin fastener which secures the rear sunroof water gutter to the roof.
5. Install the 2 bolts which secure the sunroof motor base to the roof.

Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





6. Connect the front and rear drain hoses to the drain spigots.
7. Install the sunshade. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (CF5) (Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (CF5)).




8. Raise and install the headliner. Perform the headliner replacement install steps 5 thru 24. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
Verify that the electrical connector is connected to the sunroof motor/actuator.
9. Install the sunroof window. Adjust as necessary. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Initialize the sunroof motor. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Motor) (Programming and Relearning)Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (New Motor) (Programming and Relearning).
11. Install the sunroof finishing lace. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement (CF5) (Service and Repair).
12. Inspect the sunroof for proper operation.