Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Sunroof Module Assembly
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  1. With an assistant, position the new sunroof module assembly into the roof opening.
  2. Install the bolts (1) which secure the sunroof module (2) assembly to the roof and tighten the bolts by hand.
  3. Place a 12 mm (0.47 in) pin into the sunroof module alignment holes.
  4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Remove the alignment pins and tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  6. Install the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window ReplacementΒ .
  7. Connect the front and rear sunroof drain hoses. Refer to Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose ReplacementΒ  and Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose ReplacementΒ .
  8. Connect the electrical connectors to the sunroof module.
  9. Secure the harness to the sunroof module.
  10. Adjust the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Height and Opening Fit AdjustmentΒ .
  11. Verify the proper operation of the sunroof before securing the headliner.
  12. Ensure the motor/actuator initialization/teach process has been done. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach ProcessΒ .
  13. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
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