Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement
If the sunroof motor/actuator is replaced, the initialization procedure must be performed in the following order:
- Place the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Press and hold the sunroof switch to the OPEN position until the glass panel stalls at the rear hard stop in the fully open position, and then moves back to the soft stop position.
- Release the sunroof switch.
- Within 6 seconds, press and hold the switch button again to the OPEN position. After 3 more seconds, the sunroof window will move toward the CLOSE position. Continue holding the switch until the sunroof window stops at the closed position.
- Release the sunroof switch.
- Verify sunroof operation. Refer to Sunroof Description and Operation in Roof.
The initialization procedure is not complete if one of the following actions occurs before the procedure is complete:
- The sunroof switch is not held in the OPEN position.
- The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
- Battery positive voltage is removed.
- The glass panel did not reach the fully closed position.
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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.