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Sunroof / Moonroof Motor

Body and Frame › Roof and Associated Components
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.

Parts

PartMotor
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #68002710AA
Price$224.00

Labor

Replace — Sunroof Motor2.0 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Sky Slider Motor0.8 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Procedures
Full Open Retractable Roof — Rear Drive Assembly - Installation17 steps
ℹ NOTE
Front drive assembly shown, rear drive assembly similar.
ℹ NOTE
Front drive assembly shown, rear drive assembly similar.
ℹ NOTE
It may be necessary to twist the cables while pushing to fully install the cables.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
△ CAUTION
Do not install the motor using any twisting motion. Always install the motor straight and use the screws to draw the drive gear into the drive cables.
ℹ NOTE
When ever the motors are removed, the screws (2) need to be discarded and replaced with new service screws and washers.
ℹ NOTE
Apply 5 grams of Nyogel 729F Grease to the drive track only (3).
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  1. Install the drive links (5) onto the drive assembly end caps (4) with the tear drops (2) toward the caps (3), the bevels (1) out and the nylon buttons (4) up.
  2. Push the drive cables into the tracks leaving the hole in the cable end (3) exposed.
  3. Insert the rear of the drive assembly (1) into the drive channel.
  4. Connect the drive links (4) to the drive cable ends (3) and make sure that the nylon buttons (2) are facing up.
  5. Push the drive assembly back into the tracks.
  6. Manually push the rear drive assembly (1) rearward fully.
  7. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (2) are in contact with the frame (3).
  8. Position the rear drive motor (1) up onto the motor mounting plate.
  9. Install the motor screws (2) and draw the motor up evenly using the motor screws.
  10. Connect the electrical connector.
  11. Clean the tracks (1), Track Cleaning Process.
  12. Install the top assembly and sliders (2) back to front into the tracks (1) and slide back unrolling the top as you proceed.
  13. Manually position the rear drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open, Full Open Retractable Roof.
  14. Position the rear of the cover down over the rear drive (1) and seat fully.
  15. Install the five screws (2).
  16. Line up the headliner (3) center notch with the center screw (2) and seat the headliner hook and loop strip (3) fully.
  17. Install the front drive assembly. Front Drive Assembly - Installation
Full Open Retractable Roof — Front Drive Assembly - Removal16 steps
ℹ NOTE
Discard the screws (2) and replace with service screws and washers.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
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  1. Drop headliner down as needed to gain access to the motors, Headliner - Removal.
  2. Disconnect the module electrical connector.
  3. Manually position the front drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open. Full Open Retractable Roof
  4. Remove the three screws (2) and separate the front motor (3) from the roof system.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) and remove the motor.
  6. Manually position the front bow and drive assembly (1) back about 300 mm (12 inches).
  7. Separate the headliner hook and loop strip (3) and expose the drive mechanism.
  8. Remove the five screws (2) and separate the cover assembly from the drive (1).
  9. Remove the wind deflector. Wind Deflector - Removal
  10. Remove the couplers (1). .
  11. Remove the front cam plates (2). Cam Plate - Removal
  12. Move the front drive forward to gain access to the nylon pin (2).
  13. Carefully remove the two nylon pins (2) and separate the cover assembly (1) from the drive assembly cap (3).
  14. Remove the nylon push pins (2).
  15. Disconnect the drive link (4) and remove the drive assembly (1).
  16. Pull cables out slightly.
Full Open Retractable Roof — Front Drive Assembly - Installation23 steps
ℹ NOTE
It may be necessary to twist the cables while pushing, to fully install the cables.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
△ CAUTION
Do not install the motor using any twisting motion. Always install the motor straight and use the screws to draw the drive gear into the drive cables.
ℹ NOTE
When ever the motors are removed, the screws (2) need to be discarded and replaced with new service screws and washers.
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  1. Install the drive links (5) onto the drive assembly end caps (3) with the tear drops (2) toward the caps (3), the bevels (1) out and the nylon buttons (4) up.
  2. Push the drive cables into the tracks leaving the hole in the cable end (3) exposed.
  3. Insert the rear of the drive assembly (1) into the drive channel.
  4. Connect the drive links (4) to the drive cable ends (3) and make sure that the nylon buttons (2) are facing up.
  5. Push the drive assembly back into the tracks.
  6. Install the cam plates (2). Cam Plate - Installation
  7. Manually push the front drive assembly (1) fully forward.
  8. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (3) are in contact with the frame (2).
  9. Position the front drive motor (1) up onto the motor mounting plate.
  10. Install the new motor screws (2) and draw the motor evenly using the motor screws.
  11. Connect the electrical connector.
  12. Position the forward lift arm (2) over the front drive assembly (3) and install the compression spring (1).
  13. Lower the lift arm (2) and line up the hole in the lift arm with the hole (4) in the front drive assembly (3).
  14. Insert the nylon pin (2) with the slot in the end, in the horizontal position.
  15. Seat the pin (2) fully.
  16. Manually position the front and rear drive assemblies about 300 mm (12 inches) open. Full Open Retractable Roof
  17. Install the couplers (1).
  18. Install the wind deflector. Wind Deflector - Installation
  19. Position the front of the cover down over the front drive assembly and seat fully.
  20. Install the five screws (2) and seat the headliner hook and loop strip (3) fully.
  21. Connect the large electronic control unit (ECU) electrical connector.
  22. Install the headliner. Headliner - Installation
  23. Re-initialize ECU. Full Open Retractable Roof
Full Open Retractable Roof — Motor Mounting Plate - Removal16 steps
ℹ NOTE
Both motor mounting plates must be removed when servicing one or the other. It is necessary to remove both plates in order to remove the rivet pieces from the roof rail.
ℹ NOTE
Discard the screws (2) and replace with service screws and washers.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
ℹ NOTE
Discard the screws (2) and replace with service screws and washers.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
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  1. Drop headliner down as needed to gain access to the motors, Headliner - Removal.
  2. Disconnect the large module electrical connector.
  3. Manually position the front drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open, Full Open Retractable Roof.
  4. Separate the headliner hook and loop strip (3) and expose the drive mechanism.
  5. Remove the five screws (2) and separate the cover assembly from the drive (1).
  6. Remove the three screws (2) and separate the front motor (3) from the roof system.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) and remove the motor.
  8. Manually position the front bow and drive assembly (1) forward fully.
  9. Manually position the rear drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open, Full Open Retractable Roof.
  10. Separate the headliner hook and loop strip (3) and expose the drive mechanism.
  11. Remove the five screws (2) and separate the cover assembly from the drive (1).
  12. Remove the three screws (2) and separate the rear motor (3) from the roof system.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) and remove the motor.
  14. Manually position the rear bow and drive assembly (1) rearward fully.
  15. Remove the rivets (3) and remove the motor mounting plates.
  16. Using a magnet (3) draw out the remaining rivet pieces through the cable guide openings (1) in the rail (2).
Full Open Retractable Roof — Motor Mounting Plate - Installation22 steps
ℹ NOTE
Both motor mounting plates must be removed when servicing one or the other. It is necessary to remove both plates in order to remove the rivet pieces from the roof rail.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
△ CAUTION
Do not install the motor using any twisting motion. Always install the motor straight and use the screws to draw the drive gear into the drive cables.
ℹ NOTE
When ever the motors are removed, the screws (2) need to be discarded and replaced with new service screws and washers.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
△ CAUTION
Do not install the motor using any twisting motion. Always install the motor straight and use the screws to draw the drive gear into the drive cables.
ℹ NOTE
When ever the motors are removed, the screws (2) need to be discarded and replaced with new service screws and washers.
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  1. Install the motor mounting plates and install new rivets (3).
  2. Install the motor mounting plates and install new rivets (3).
  3. Manually push the rear drive assembly (1) rearward fully.
  4. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (2) are in contact with the frame (3).
  5. Position the rear drive motor (1) up onto the motor mounting plate.
  6. Install the motor screws (2) and draw the motor up evenly using the motor screws.
  7. Connect the electrical connector.
  8. Manually position the rear drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open, Full Open Retractable Roof.
  9. Position the rear of the cover down over the rear drive (1) and seat fully.
  10. Install the five screws (2).
  11. Line up the headliner (3) center notch with the center screw (2) and seat the headliner hook and loop strip (3) fully.
  12. Manually push the front drive assembly (1) fully forward.
  13. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (3) are in contact with the frame (2).
  14. Position the front drive motor (1) up onto the motor mounting plate.
  15. Install the motor screws (2) and draw the motor evenly using the motor screws.
  16. Connect the electrical connector.
  17. Manually position the front and rear drive assemblies about 300 mm (12 inches) open, Full Open Retractable Roof.
  18. Position the front of the cover down over the front drive assembly and seat fully.
  19. Install the five screws (2), and seat the headliner hook and loop strip (3) fully.
  20. Connect the large ECU electrical connector.
  21. Install the headliner, Headliner - Installation.
  22. Re-initialize ECU, Full Open Retractable Roof.
Full Open Retractable Roof — Rear Drive Assembly - Removal10 steps
ℹ NOTE
Discard the screws (2) and replace with service screws and washers.
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
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  1. Remove the front drive assembly. Front Drive Assembly - Removal
  2. Remove the three screws (2) and separate the rear motor (3) from the roof system.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) and remove the motor.
  4. Manually position the rear bow and drive assembly (1) forward about 300 mm (12 inches).
  5. Separate the headliner hook and loop strip (3) and expose the drive mechanism.
  6. Remove the five screws (2) and separate the cover assembly from the drive (1).
  7. Slide the cover and slider assembly (2) out of the front of the tracks and roll up backwards as you go.
  8. Remove the cover assembly from the vehicle.
  9. Slide drive assembly forward and remove.
  10. Pull cables out slightly.
Full Open Retractable Roof Motor - Installation8 steps
△ CAUTION
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight forward or rearward.
△ CAUTION
Do not install the motor using any twisting motion. Always install the motor straight and use the screws to draw the drive gear into the drive cables.
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  1. Manually move drive assembly to the fully closed position. a.For front motor installation, manually push the front drive assembly (1) fully forward. b.Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (3) are in contact with the frame (2).
  2. Manually move drive assembly to the fully closed position. a.For rear motor installation, manually push the rear drive assembly (1) fully rearward. b.Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (2) are in contact with the frame (3).
  3. Position the drive motor (1) up onto the motor mounting plate.
  4. Install the motor screws (2) and draw the motor up evenly using the motor screws.
  5. Connect the electrical connector.
  6. Install the headliner, Headliner - Installation.
  7. Connect battery negative cable.
  8. Re-initialize roof assembly, Full Open Retractable Roof - Retractable Roof Initialization Procedure.
Full Open Retractable Roof Motor - Removal4 steps
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Drop rear of headliner down as needed to gain access to the motor, Headliner - Removal.
  3. Remove the three screws (2) and separate the motor (3) from the roof system.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) and remove the motor.
Sunroof Motor - Installation9 steps
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  1. If sunroof was open when drive motor was removed, carefully move glass panel into closed position and remove glass panel. Sunroof Glass - Removal
  2. Set lifter arm timing by manually sliding the mechanisms (1) in the track until timing holes in the trolleys are aligned with the timing holes in the lifter arm cams (2) and insert pins (3) into the mechanisms to hold mechanisms in closed position.
  3. Place motor (3) into position and install screws (4) attaching motor to bracket (2).
  4. Tighten the screws (4) to 3 Nm (26 in. lbs.).
  5. If sunroof glass panel was removed previously, remove the timing pins and install the sunroof glass panel. Sunroof Glass - Installation
  6. Partially install the headliner and connect the sunroof wiring electrical connectors. Headliner - Installation
  7. Temporarily install sunroof switch and perform the sunroof motor teach procedure. Drive Motor Teach Procedure.
  8. Test sunroof operation, adjust glass as necessary. Adjustments
  9. Complete the headliner installation. Headliner - Installation
Sunroof Motor - Removal3 steps
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  1. Remove headliner. Headliner - Removal
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  3. Remove three motor assembly attaching screws (4) from bottom side of motor assembly (3) and remove motor assembly from the motor bracket.
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
DRIVE ASSEMBLY - FRONT📷 2
1 - REAR DRIVE MOTOR 2 - FRONT DRIVE MOTOR 3 - DRIVE AXLE LOCATION 4 - 6 mm HEX SOCKET
1. Drop headliner down as needed to gain access to the motors, see REMOVAL. 2. Disconnect the module electrical connector. 3. Manually position the front drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open, see STANDARD
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DRIVE ASSEMBLY - FRONT📷 7
1 - BEVEL 2 - TEAR DROP 3 - FRONT DRIVE END CAP 4 - NYLON BUTTON 5 - DRIVE LINK
1. Install the drive links (5) onto the drive assembly end caps (4) with the tear drops (2) toward the caps (3), the bevels (1) out and the nylon buttons (4) up.
2. Push the drive cables into the tracks leaving the hole in the cable end (3) exposed.
NOTE: It may be necessary to twist the cables while pushing to fully install the cables.
3. Insert the rear of the drive assembly (1) into the drive channel. 4. Connect the drive links (4) to the drive cable ends (3) and make sure that the nylon buttons (2) are facing up.
CAUTION: When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
5. Push the drive assembly back into the tracks.
6. Install the cam plates (2), see INSTALLATION.
CAUTION: When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
7. Manually push the front drive assembly (1) fully forward. 8. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (3) are in contact with the frame (2).
9. Position the front drive motor (1) up onto the motor mounting plate.
CAUTION: Do not install the motor using any twisting motion. Always install the motor straight and use the screws to draw the drive gear into the drive cables.
NOTE: When ever the motors are removed, the screws (2) need to be discarded and replaced with new service screws and washers.
10. Install new motor screws (2) and draw the motor evenly using the motor screws. 11. Connect the electrical connector.
12. Position the forward lift arm (2) over the front drive assembly (3) and install the compression spring (1). 13. Lower the lift arm (2) and line up the hole in the lift arm with the hole (4) in the front drive assembly (3).
14. Insert the nylon pin (2) with the slot in the end in the horizontal position. 15. Seat the pin (2) fully. 16. Manually position the front and rear drive assemblies about 300 mm (12 inches) open, see STANDARD
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DRIVE ASSEMBLY - REAR📷 3
1. Remove the front drive assembly, see REMOVAL. 2. Remove the three screws (2) and separate the rear motor (3) from the roof system.
NOTE: Discard the screws (2) and replace with service screws and washers.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) and remove the motor.
4. Manually position the rear bow and drive assembly (1) forward about 300 mm (12 inches).
CAUTION: When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
5. Separate the headliner hook and loop strip (3) and expose the drive mechanism. 6. Remove the five screws (2) and separate the cover assembly from the drive (1).
  7.   Slide the cover and slider assembly (2) out of the front of the tracks and roll up backwards as you go.
  8.   Remove the cover assembly from the vehicle.
  9.   Slide drive assembly forward and remove.
 10.   Pull cables out slightly.
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DRIVE ASSEMBLY - REAR📷 7
1 - BEVEL 2 - TEAR DROP 3 - FRONT DRIVE END CAP
4 - NYLON BUTTON 5 - DRIVE LINK
NOTE: Front drive assembly shown, rear drive assembly similar.
1. Install the drive links (5) onto the drive assembly end caps (4) with the tear drops (2) toward the caps (3), the bevels (1) out and the nylon buttons (4) up.
NOTE: Front drive assembly shown, rear drive assembly similar.
2. Push the drive cables into the tracks leaving the hole in the cable end (3) exposed.
NOTE: It may be necessary to twist the cables while pushing to fully install the cables.
3. Insert the rear of the drive assembly (1) into the drive channel. 4. Connect the drive links (4) to the drive cable ends (3) and make sure that the nylon buttons (2) are facing up.
CAUTION: When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
5. Push the drive assembly back into the tracks.
CAUTION: When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
6. Manually push the rear drive assembly (1) rearward fully. 7. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (2) are in contact with the frame (3).
8. Position the rear drive motor (1) up onto the motor mounting plate.
CAUTION: Do not install the motor using any twisting motion. Always install the motor straight and use the screws to draw the drive gear into the drive cables.
NOTE: When ever the motors are removed, the screws (2) need to be discarded and replaced with new service screws and washers.
9. Install the motor screws (2) and draw the motor up evenly using the motor screws. 10. Connect the electrical connector.
11. Clean the tracks (1), see STANDARD PROCEDURE.
NOTE: Apply 5 grams of Nyogel 729F Grease to the drive track only (3).
12. Install the top assembly and sliders (2) back to front into the tracks (1) and slide back unrolling the top as you proceed.
13. Manually position the rear drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open, see STANDARD
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PLATE - MOTOR MOUNTING📷 1
NOTE: Both motor mounting plates must be removed when servicing one or the other. It is necessary to remove both plates in order to remove the rivet pieces from the roof rail.
1. Drop headliner down as needed to gain access to the motors, see REMOVAL. 2. Disconnect the large module electrical connector. 3. Manually position the front drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open, see STANDARD
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PLATE - MOTOR MOUNTING📷 6
NOTE: Both motor mounting plates must be removed when servicing one or the other. It is necessary to remove both plates in order to remove the rivet pieces from the roof rail.
1. Install the motor mounting plates and install new rivets (3).
2. Install the motor mounting plates and install new rivets (3).
CAUTION: When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
3. Manually push the rear drive assembly (1) rearward fully. 4. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent, make sure the cable ends (2) are in contact with the frame (3).
5. Position the rear drive motor (1) up onto the motor mounting plate.
CAUTION: Do not install the motor using any twisting motion. Always install the motor straight and use the screws to draw the drive gear into the drive cables.
NOTE: When ever the motors are removed, the screws (2) need to be discarded and replaced with new service screws and washers.
6. Install the motor screws (2) and draw the motor up evenly using the motor screws. 7. Connect the electrical connector.
8. Manually position the rear drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open, see STANDARD
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MOTOR - SUNROOF WITH CONTROL UNT📷 1
For motor and control unit service. Refer to REMOVAL (POWER FULL OPEN RETRACTABLE ROOF -
SEAL- SUNROOF GLASS
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