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Sunroof - Motor Removal / Motor Installation / Lift-up Link Replacement

14-41prose procedure

Motor Removal

  1. 1
    Remove the headliner (page 14-45).
  2. 2
    Disconnect the motor and the limit switch.
  3. 3
    Remove the motor by removing the 2 bolts and 3 nuts.
    View of the sunroof motor assembly showing the limit switch, connector and motor, with an inset detail of the connector.

Motor Installation

  1. 1
    Check that the slide links are fully forward, and cable slider arms are fully to the rear (Sunroof completely closed).
    View of the sunroof mechanism showing the slide link and slider arm with an arrow indicating the checked position when the sunroof is completely closed.
  2. 2
    Check the gears for wear or damage; then install the motor.

Lift-up Link Replacement

  1. 1
    Remove the frame (page 14-39).
  2. 2
    Remove the 2 nuts and 2 screws attaching the cable slider.
  3. 3
    Raise the cable slider just enough to remove the lift-up link nuts.
    NOTE: Do not force the slider up as this will deform the cable pipes. If you encounter difficulty in raising the slider, remove the motor and center bracket.
    View of the cable slider area showing the cable slider, center bracket, lift-up link and cable pipes.
  4. 4
    Remove the lift-up link by removing the sub-guide rail (on frame) screw and the 4 link nuts.
    View of the lift-up link and sub-guide rail mounted on the frame, showing the grommet mount area.
  5. 5
    Install the link in the reverse order of removal. Before installing the cable pipes, apply adhesive to the grommet mount area of the frame (page 14-40).
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