Removal and Installation

caution

Always work with a helper.
When removing/installing sunroof unit, use cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.

REMOVAL

1. Remove wind deflector. Refer to Removal and Installation

2. Remove glass lid. Refer to Removal and Installation

3. Remove headlining. Refer to Removal and Installation

4. Disconnect front drain hoses

and rear drain hoses

from sunroof unit assembly

: Vehicle front

5. Remove sunroof motor assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation

6. Remove sunshade motor assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation

7. Remove front sunroof bracket mounting bolts

, and then remove front sunroof bracket.

: Vehicle front

8. Remove rear assist grip bracket. Refer to Exploded View

9. Remove rear sunroof bracket mounting bolt

and nut

, and then remove rear sunroof bracket.

: Vehicle front

10. Remove sunroof unit assembly mounting nuts.

11. Remove sunroof unit assembly from power liftgate opening.

INSTALLATION

1. Temporarily tighten the mounting nuts to the front end and side rail of sunroof unit assembly.

2. Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts and nuts to the front sunroof brackets and rear sunroof brackets.

3. Tighten the front end and side rail mounting nuts diagonally in order. Refer to Exploded View

caution

Install sunroof unit assembly evenly without any distortion on sunroof unit assembly.

4. Tighten the mounting bolt to the rear sunroof bracket. Refer to Exploded View

5. Install rear assist grip bracket. Refer to Exploded View

6. Tighten the mounting bolts to the front sunroof brackets. Refer to Exploded View

7. Install sunroof motor assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation

8. Install sunshade motor assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation

9. Connect front drain hoses and rear drain hoses.

10. Install headlining. Refer to Removal and Installation

11. Install glass lid. Refer to Removal and Installation

12. Install wind deflector. Refer to Removal and Installation

note	After installation, perform fitting adjustment. Refer to Adjustment. After installation of sunroof unit assembly, perform additional service. Refer to Description.