Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: A new sunroof module assembly will not have the sunroof window, sunshade, deflector and motor/actuator as components of the new service part. The old sunroof components will need to be transferred to the new sunroof module assembly.
The old sunroof window and sunshade will need to be installed to the new sunroof module assembly.

Fig 1: View Of Sunroof Motor/Actuator, Electrical Connector & Screws

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Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement .
Remove the sunshade panel. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement .
Remove the air deflector. Refer to Sunroof Air Deflector Replacement .

IMPORTANT: It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do the steps in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access.

Lower the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the sunroof motor/actuator. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (Smart Motor) .
Cut the tie straps securing the electrical harness to the sunroof cable rear drive tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Drain Spout

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Disconnect the drain hoses from the front sunroof module drain spouts (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Drain Hose At Drain Spout On Rear Of The Sunroof Module

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Disconnect the drain hoses from the rear sunroof module drain spouts.

Fig 4: Removing & Installing Sunroof Module-To-Roof Bolts

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Remove the sunroof module to the roof bolts (1).
Remove the 2 center, side to side, bolts last in order to help support the sunroof module to the roof ring.
Remove the last 2 sunroof to roof ring bolts.
With an assistant, lower and remove the sunroof module assembly out the passenger side door.