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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 353 (SUNROOF SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUNROOF GUIDE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Removal Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Close the sunroof.
- Remove the sunroof window. Refer to SUNROOF WINDOW REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the sunroof module assembly. Refer to SUNROOF MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the sunshade panel (3). Refer to SUNROOF SUNSHADE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the sunroof motor/actuator (7). Refer to SUNROOF MOTOR/ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the rivets from the sunroof tube retainers, which are located on the motor bracket.
- Remove the sunroof track screws.
- Remove the tie wraps holding the drive tube (6) to the retaining tube (5).
- Pull the cable out of the plastic return tube.
- Remove the sunroof track and lifter arm assembly by pushing the track assembly inwards to loosen (9).
- Remove the sunroof drive tube retainer (10) from the end of the track and the copper drive tube.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.