Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

Sunroof Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the sunroof windows front and rear. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement - Front Sunroof Window Replacement - Front and Sunroof Window Replacement - Rear Sunroof Window Replacement - Rear.

2. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only perform the steps in the headliner replacement procedure that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof) Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof) Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof).




3. Remove the both front water drain hoses from the sunroof frame spigot.




4. Remove the both rear water drain hoses from the sunroof frame spigot.

5. Disconnect the sunroof window and sunshade motor electrical connectors.




6. Remove the sunroof housing fasteners (1).

7. Remove the sunroof housing (2) assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Transfers all parts as necessary.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Insert the sunroof housing assembly to the gauge pin location in the opening.
Tighten the three fasteners.




3. Install the sunroof housing (2) assembly with the remaining fasteners and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

4. Connect the sunroof window motor electrical connector.

5. Install the both rear water drain hoses to the sunroof frame spigot and tie straps, if required.
Connect the 2 hoses and apply tie straps if required.

6. Install the both front water drain hoses to the sunroof frame spigot and tie straps, if required.

7. Install the sunroof windows front and rear.Sunroof Window Replacement - Front Sunroof Window Replacement - Front and Sunroof Window Replacement - Rear Sunroof Window Replacement - Rear.

8. Verify the operation of the sunroof.

9. Water test the vehicle before installing the headliner.

10. Install the headlining. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof) Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof) Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof).