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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Body 🢒 Roof 🢒 Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: The sunroof actuator drive shaft turns in both directions and contains no limit switches. The sunroof actuator may be replaced with the window panel in any position.

  1. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 1542792 Size: SH
  2. Remove the tie strap from the wiring harness.
  3. Remove the screws from the sunroof motor/actuator (1).
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiring harness.
  5. Pull straight down to disengage the drive gear from the sunroof opening positioning switch (SOPS).
  6. Remove the sunroof motor/actuator from the sunroof module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1542792 Size: SH
  1. Position the sunroof motor/actuator to the sunroof module.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the wiring harness.
  3. Push the sunroof motor/actuator straight in to engage its drive gear into the SOPS.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the sunroof actuator screws (1) to the sunroof actuator.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the sunroof actuator screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  5. Install the tie strap to the wiring harness (2).
  6. Perform the Initialization/Teach Procedure. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process .
  7. Inspect the operation of the sunroof module.
  8. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.
  9. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.