Module/Frame Assembly

2008 Jeep Patriot Limited, FWD, StandardSECTION Module/Frame Assembly
Fig 1: Locating Battery System Components
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  1. Move glass panel to fully closed position.
  2. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable (4).
  3. Remove control switch, refer to REMOVAL .
  4. Remove headliner. See REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Electrical Connector
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  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Rear Hose
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  6. Disconnect drain tubes (2) from sunroof housing (1).
    Fig 4: Sunroof Module Assembly
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  7. Remove two module side bracket (4) bolts (6) and loosen the six remaining fasteners (3).
  8. Remove the six (3) fasteners attaching sunroof module assembly (1) to roof panel.
  9. Remove the glass panel. See REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the sunshade. See REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the drive motor. See REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the wire harness.
  13. Remove the trough guides. See REMOVAL .
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