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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER, 4.8L ENG VIN AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1180 (SUNROOF SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUNROOF MOTOR/ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT
2012 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger, 4.8L Eng VIN A

Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

2012 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger, 4.8L Eng VIN ASECTION Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of Sunroof Motor/Actuator & Components
GM1685765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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 Initialization/Teach Process .
RENDER: 1.0x

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