Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the sunroof window panel to the closed position.
Remove the sunroof module from the vehicle. Refer to Sunroof Module Assembly Replacement .

Fig 1: Sunroof Piston Lock Pin, Opening Position Switch & Screw
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Fig 2: Locating Sunroof Window Panel Screw Holes

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IMPORTANT: Before removing the SOPS from the sunroof module, the J 41718 sunroof timing pins must be installed to lock the cable/cam mechanism into position. See Special Tools and Equipment .

The cable/cam mechanisms, on both sides of the sunroof window, contain a set of timing holes. These holes are aligned to the sunroof window panel in the CLOSED position. Remove the left and right side front sunroof window panel screws.
Align the timing holes. Use a flat-bladed tool to push the cable/cam mechanism forward or rearward.

Install the J 41718 sunroof timing pins into the left and right sunroof window panel screw holes. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Remove the sunroof actuator. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (PES) .

Fig 3: Sunroof Piston Lock Pin, Opening Position Switch & Screw

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Disconnect the electrical connector from the SOPS (3).
Remove the SOPS screw (2) from the switch.
Hold down on both drive cables, and lift straight up to remove the SOPS from the sunroof module.