Sunroof Module Assembly Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax and 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement . It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in the headliner replacement procedure that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof, Buick)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Buick)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Chevrolet)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof, Chevrolet) . Disconnect the sunroof harness electrical connectors. Disconnect the drain hoses from the sunroof frame. Do not remove the drain hoses from the vehicle, disconnect the drain hoses at all the corners of the sunroof frame spigot only. Refer to Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement , and Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement .
1	Sunroof Module Bolt (Qty: 12) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution Procedure With an assistant, remove the sunroof frame from the vehicle and place it on a clean and dry prepared surface. Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Sunroof Module Assembly Procedure Transfer all necessary components. Verify the sunroof motor initialization operation. Refer to Sunroof/Sunshade Motor Initialization . Water test vehicle before installing the trim to ensure No leaks. NOTE: A new sunroof module assembly does not include the sunroof window, motor, sunshade, or the finishing lace components. You must install the old components to the new sunroof module assembly.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the front sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement .
It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in the headliner replacement procedure that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof, Buick)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Buick)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Chevrolet)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof, Chevrolet) .
Disconnect the sunroof harness electrical connectors.
Disconnect the drain hoses from the sunroof frame. Do not remove the drain hoses from the vehicle, disconnect the drain hoses at all the corners of the sunroof frame spigot only. Refer to Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement , and Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement .

Sunroof Module Bolt (Qty: 12)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution

Procedure
With an assistant, remove the sunroof frame from the vehicle and place it on a clean and dry prepared surface.
Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Sunroof Module Assembly

Procedure

Transfer all necessary components.
Verify the sunroof motor initialization operation. Refer to Sunroof/Sunshade Motor Initialization .
Water test vehicle before installing the trim to ensure No leaks.

NOTE:

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