Sunroof / Moonroof Cable: Service and Repair

Sunroof Cable Drive Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the sunroof module from the vehicle.




2. Remove the sunroof motor.




3. Remove the rivets from the sunroof cable drive tube retainers which secure the drive tube to the sunroof window track assembly. The 2 rivets are situated on each side.




4. Pull the cable drive tube straight out from the track assembly, allowing the cables to release freely from the tubes.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the sunroof drive cables into the openings of the metal tubes on each side of the sunroof cable drive tube.






Important: Do NOT kink the cables.

2. Feed the sunroof drive cables through the drive tubes.




3. Install the sunroof cable drive tube retainers into the ends of the sunroof window track assembly. Ensure that the retainers are fully seated in the track assembly.




4. From the top side of the module, install the rivets which secure the drive tube retainers to the window track assembly. Install 2 rivets on each side.




5. Install the sunroof motor.




6. Install the sunroof module.
7. Initialize the sunroof motor. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Motor) Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (New Motor). Programming and Relearning Programming and Relearning
8. Inspect the sunroof for proper operation.