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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 7 (SUNROOF SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUNROOF MOTOR/ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of Sunroof Motor/Actuator & Components
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Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  2. Remove the sunroof module bracket. Refer to Sunroof Module Bracket Replacement .
1 Sunroof Motor/Actuator Plug
2 Sunroof Motor/Actuator Screws (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  6 N.m (53 lb in)
3 Sunroof Motor/Actuator
Tip: 
  1. Pull downward to disengage the motor/actuator from the sunroof module.
  2. It will be necessary to reteach the motor. Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initilization/Teach Process .
RENDER: 1.0x

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