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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1113 (SUNROOF SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUNROOF MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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    IMPORTANT: Transfer all necessary parts to the new sunroof module assembly.
  1. Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Extended Cab)  or Sunroof Window Replacement (Crew Cab) .
  2. Remove the sunshade. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (Extended Cab)  or Sunroof Sunshade Replacement (Crew Cab) .
  3. Remove the sunroof finish lace. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement (Extended Cab) .
  4. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Sunroof Air Deflector Replacement (Extended Cab)  or Sunroof Air Deflector Replacement (Crew Cab) .
  5. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those step in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab) .
    6. Fig 1: View Of Sunroof Front Drain Hose
    GM893482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the front sunroof drain hoses from the drain spigot.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Sunroof Rear Drain Hose
    GM893483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the rear sunroof drain hoses from the drain spigot.
    8. Fig 3: Locating Module
    GM1824972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front to bolts located at the motor base first.
  9. With the aid of an assistant, remove the remaining bolts (1) that secure the module (2) to the roof ring.

    Lower and remove the sunroof module assembly out through the passenger side door.

  10. If you are replacing the sunroof module assembly, remove the sunroof motor/actuator. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (Extended Cab)  or Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement (Crew Cab) .
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