Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important:
- The Sunroof Opening Position Switch (SOPS) (3) is aligned to the drive cables. The switch comes from the factory set to the window panel CLOSED position. A position lock pin (1) has been installed on the top of the switch. The pin (1) must remain until after the installation of the actuator and of the switch. The lock pin locks the drive gears in place and must be removed before operation of the sunroof module.
- If you reuse a Sunroof Opening Position Switch, place the sunroof window panel in the CLOSED position. Install the sunroof timing pins J 41718. Install a position lock pin, or install 2 wires, such as the ends of a paper clip, then remove the SOPS from the sunroof module. The SOPS timing will be lost if you do not follow this procedure.
- Position the sunroof window panel to the closed position.
- Remove the sunroof module from the vehicle.
Refer to SUNROOF MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
Important:
Before removing the SOPS from the sunroof module, the J 41718 sunroof timing pins must be installed to lock the cable/cam mechanism into position.
- The cable/cam mechanisms, on both sides of the sunroof window, contain a set of timing holes. These holes are aligned to the sunroof window panel in the CLOSED position. Remove the left and right side front sunroof window panel screws.
Align the timing holes. Use a flat-bladed tool to push the cable/cam mechanism forward or rearward.
Install the J 41718 sunroof timing pins into the left and right sunroof window panel screw holes.
- Remove the sunroof actuator. Refer to SUNROOF MOTOR/ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the SOPS (3).
- Remove the SOPS screw (2) from the switch.
- Hold down on both drive cables, and lift straight up to remove the SOPS from the sunroof module.