Sunroof / Moonroof Frame: Service and Repair

Sunroof Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: A new sunroof frame does not include the sunroof window or the sunshade as components. You must install the old sunroof window and sunshade to the new sunroof frame.

1. Remove the sunshade panel. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do the steps in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector to the sunroof actuator/motor.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sunroof frame.




6. Disconnect the front and rear drain hoses (1) from the drain spouts on the sunroof frame. Refer to Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement (Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement) and Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement (Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement).

Note: Remove the 2 center bolts last in order to help support the sunroof frame to the roof ring.

7. Remove the sunroof frame bolts (2) from the roof.
8. Remove the center bolts from the sunroof frame.
9. With the aid of an assistant, lower and remove the sunroof frame out through the passenger side door.

Installation Procedure

1. Transfer all the necessary components to the new module.




2. With the aid of an assistant, position the new sunroof frame to the studs located on the roof ring.
3. Install the center sunroof frame to roof bolts (1, 2) and tighten by hand.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the remaining sunroof frame (1) bolts to the frame in sequence (3-8) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




5. Connect the front and rear drain hoses (1) to the drain spouts on the sunroof frame. Refer to Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement (Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement) and Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement (Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement).
6. Install the sunroof window to the new sunroof frame. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the sunshade panel to the new sunroof frame. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Connect the electrical connector to the sunroof actuator/motor.
9. Secure the harness to the sunroof frame.
10. Verify the proper operation of the sunroof before securing the headliner. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Testing and Inspection).
11. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).