Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LeSabre. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View of Passenger Side Rear Assist Handle

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Remove the passenger side rear assist handle (1). Refer to Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement in Interior Trim.

Fig 2: View of Rear Seat Cushion

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Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Seat Back Anchor Bolts

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Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear in Seats.

Fig 4: View of Rear Quarter Upper Trim Using J38778

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Remove the passenger side rear sail panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper in Interior Trim.

Fig 5: View of Center Trim Panel

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IMPORTANT: Release the passenger side center pillar trim garnish molding upper retainer.

Carefully pull the upper center trim panel inward in order to allow clearance for the headliner.
Carefully pull the passenger side of the rear headliner downward in order to release the center and rearward headliner roof magnets.

Fig 6: View of Control Module, Sunroof Module Assembly, & Sunroof Control Module Clip

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Reach inward between the headliner and roof panel in order to release the sunroof control module clip (3) securing the control module (1) to the sunroof module assembly (2).
With the clip (3) depressed, slide the control module toward the sunroof motor/actuator.

Fig 7: View of Sunroof Control Module

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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the sunroof control module from the vehicle.