GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Power and Signal Distribution 🢒 Data Communications 🢒 Sunroof Motor/Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1344700 Size: SH

    Important: The sunroof actuator drive shaft turns in both directions and contains no limit switches. You may replace the sunroof motor/actuator with the window panel in any position.

  1. 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 .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor/actuator.

    3. Object Number: 1222467 Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws from the sunroof motor.
  4. Pull straight down to disengage the drive gear from the cables housed within the sunroof cable drive tubes.
  5. Remove the sunroof motor from the sunroof module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1222467 Size: SH
  1. Position the sunroof motor to the sunroof module.
  2. Push the sunroof motor straight upward to engage the drive gear between the cables housed within the sunroof cable drive tubes.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the sunroof actuator screws to the sunroof actuator.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1344700 Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the sunroof motor.
  5. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Initialize/teach the sunroof motor. Refer to Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process .
  7. Inspect the sunroof for proper operation.
  8. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.