Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2781

SUNROOF SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED CAB)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Extended Cab)

or Sunroof Window Replacement (Crew Cab).

2. Power the sunroof window guides to the fully open position.

1

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

HeadlinerTrim Panel Console Bracket

3

Sunroof Motor/Actuator Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 4 N.m (35 lb in)

4

Sunroof Motor/Actuator
Procedure:
Ensure that the motor/actuator is initialize/tech. Refer to Sunroof
Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Extended Cab New Motor)
or Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Extended Cab
Existing Motor) or Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process
(Crew Cab Existing Motor) or Sunroof Motor/Actuator
Initialization/Teach Process (Crew Cab New Motor).

IMPORTANT: If the sunshade spring releases, it will be necessary to

rewind it. Turn the sunshade roller end slot 20 times in the
counterclockwise direction.

IMPORTANT: A new sunshade service part comes pre-loaded with a pin

tool holding spring tension on the sunshade. If the sunshade
spring releases, it will be necessary to rewind it and reinstall
the pin tool. Following installation, retain the pin tool for
future applications.

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Fig. 33: View of Sunshade And Cam Locking Hole
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Close the sunshade (1) until the cam locking hole (2) come in to view.

IMPORTANT: The cam locking hole will come in to view when the

sunshade is in the fully open position on the passengers
side.

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Fig. 34: Sunshade Cam Locking Hole
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Insert a suitable tool (1) into the sunshade cam locking hole (2).

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Fig. 35: Turning The Sunshade Cam Counterclockwise
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

5. Turn the sunshade (1) counterclockwise until the shade cam (2) is align with the bracket (3)

notch.

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