Sunroof / Moonroof Motor: Service and Repair

Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure






Important: The sunroof actuator drive shaft turns in both directions and contains no limit switches. You may replace the sunroof motor/actuator with the window panel in any position.


1. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those step in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan) (Service and Repair) .
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor/actuator.




3. Remove the screws from the sunroof motor.
4. Pull straight down to disengage the drive gear from the cables housed within the sunroof cable drive tubes.
5. Remove the sunroof motor from the sunroof module.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the sunroof motor to the sunroof module.
2. Push the sunroof motor straight upward to engage the drive gear between the cables housed within the sunroof cable drive tubes.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the sunroof actuator screws to the sunroof actuator.

Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).





4. Connect the electrical connector to the sunroof motor.
5. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan) (Service and Repair) .
6. Initialize/teach the sunroof motor. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (New Motor) (Programming and Relearning)Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Motor) (Programming and Relearning) .
7. Inspect the sunroof for proper operation.
8. Refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for programming and setup information.