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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement (Impala) or Headliner Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor/actuator.
  3. Remove the motor/actuator. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (PES) .
  4. Remove the sunroof opening position switch. Refer to Sunroof Opening Position Switch Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Pin Holding Position Of Sunroof Opening Position Switch
    GM1542794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a pin temporarily in the holes to hold the position while installing the drive motor.
  6. Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement .
  7. Manually slide the mechanism forward in the track until the mechanism reaches the hard stop.
    8. Fig 2: Cam Assembly, Timing Holes & Lifter Arm
    GM1549379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Push the cam assembly (2) forward until the timing hole (3) in the cam is aligned with the timing hole (4) in the lifter arm (1).
    9. IMPORTANT: Both mechanisms should now be in the closed position.
  9. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side.
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