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Roof Opening Panel Motor - Sliding Front Panel: Removal

NOTE: The roof opening panel motor(s) must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system, including whenever:

Refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization - Sliding Glass Panel  and Refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization - Shade .

  1. 1.

    Position the front sliding glass panel to the CLOSED position and the power shade to the full OPEN position.

  1. 2.

    Remove both A-pillar trim panels. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

  1. 3.

    Remove both B-pillar trim panels. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

  1. 4.

    Remove both sun visor clip retaining screws and remove both sun visor clips.

  1. 5.

    Remove both sun visor assemblies.
    • Remove sun visor screw cover.
    • Remove both sun visor screws.
      NOTE: The sun visor electrical connector is glued to the top of the headliner. Position the front of the headliner down to access the sun visor electrical connector.
    • Disconnect sun visor electrical connector and remove the sun visor.

  1. 6.

    Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.

  1. 7.

    Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the 3 motor screws and the roof opening panel front sliding glass panel motor.