Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Guides

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Install the guides (1) to the drive cables (4) and slides (3).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Upper Frame

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Install the upper frame (2) to the window and guides (1).

Fig 3: Rotating Upper Frame

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NOTE: Place the sunroof module on a flat protective cover, face down. Rotate the upper frame back and fourth until it is over the guides. Refer to the marked positions on the guides in respect to the frame.

Place the guides about 1 cm (1 3/8 in) rearward to reinstall the upper frame.
Pull rearward on the upper frame until the screws holes align with the guide holes.

Fig 4: View Of Guide Screws

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE: Using the marks on the left and right sides of the guides to reinstall the window to the module for alignment.

Install the two screws (1) to each side of the guides (2).
Install the bolts, size and color to the proper location.

Tighten: Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 5: View of Sunroof Window

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NOTE: Place the sunroof module on a flat protective cover, face down.

The sunroof window must be in the full open position to do the following:
1. Install the wind deflector.
2. Hook the wind deflector slide blocks (1) to each side.
3. Hook the wind deflector tabs (2) to the center of the upper frame.

Fig 6: View Of Drive Cable Tube Covers

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Install the left and right side drive cable tube covers (1) to the cable (2).
Two drive cable tube covers to each side.
Pull the drive cables down through the guides and around the upper frame, this will allow the window to be closed manually.

Fig 7: View of Drive Cables and Upper Frame

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Install the drive cables (2) with cam (3).
Ensure that the chamfered edge of the gear is directed upward.

Fig 8: Identifying Cam Plate Screws

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Install the cam plate (2).
Install the cam plate screws (1).
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Install the sunroof module to the vehicle.

Fig 9: View Of Screws At Lower Frame

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Install the lower frame to the sunroof module.
Tighten the lower frame to the sunroof module screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Install the sunroof motor. Refer to Power Sunroof Motor Replacement .
Install the sunroof front trim cover. Refer to Sunroof Front Trim Cover Replacement .
Verify the operations of the sunroof window.