The complete headliner must be removed to gain access to the motor.All interior trim around the headliner must be removed including the dome light. Push the front seats back and recline them to allow the headliner to come out the front door. BE CAREFUL not to bend the headliner because it cannot be repaired if cracked. Motor replacement can be done after the headliner is out. WARNING : This is not a job for most amateurs. You may want to see your dealer before attempting this job. Good Luck. Just replaced my motor on a 99 sc2. took all of 20 min!!!! three bolts and two electical connectors. easy going in and easy coming out. lithium white grease ($3.29 from auto zone) on the tracks and it works like a champ. Simply remove the visors, center lights and sunroof switch cover and center dome light. the headliner simply snaps down minus the velcro! Didnt even take the headliner completely off, just the front. Dont have to be a genius just careful with the headliner.
My brother works for a Saturn dealership. He said if the fuses are good and the sunroof won't do anything it is the sunroof motor. If it moves a little bit it's either the cable or the rails. That's what the techs at the dealership told him.
The sunroof motor is in the headliner, above the motor switch You have to remove the sunvisors and pull down the headliner to see it
Howdo i put a sunroof motor in on a 2001 eclipse
It appears so, since The Sunroof Doctor has a replacement motor that will fit 1996- 2002 SL models Sunroof Motor 1997-2002 Saturn SC (2 & 3 Door) 1996-2002 Saturn SL (4 Door) Special! New replacement motor available at this price until our stock is gone. You reuse your original connector or hard wire to your harness $81.55
the sunroof motor is simple to replace, but may be time consuming. you first have to remove the headliner. take all the trim holding the headliner off to bring the liner down. once you are inside the headliner, remove the two screws holding the sunroof control assembly. Disconnect the wireing harness from the motor. 3 screws hold the motor in place. Before removing the motor, make sure the sunroof is closed and sealed shut. the motor is timed to the position of the sunroof. Do not turn the motor gear under any circumstance. once the motor is out, inspect the drive cables for any visible wear. Installation of a new motor is just the opposite of removal. the new motor should come pre-timed to the "Closed" position.
To replace a Hollandia 700 sunroof motor, first, ensure the vehicle's battery is disconnected for safety. Remove the sunroof panel by unscrewing any necessary fasteners and carefully lifting it out. Next, access the motor by removing the interior headliner and any surrounding trim. Disconnect the old motor's wiring harness, unbolt it, and replace it with the new motor, reconnecting the wiring and reassembling the headliner and sunroof panel.
To replace the sunroof motor on a 2001 PT Cruiser, first, disconnect the vehicle's battery to ensure safety. Remove the headliner and the sunroof assembly by unscrewing the necessary fasteners and carefully detaching any wiring connected to the motor. Once the old motor is accessible, disconnect it from the sunroof mechanism, install the new motor, and reassemble the sunroof and headliner. Finally, reconnect the battery and test the new motor to ensure proper operation.
To replace the sunroof motor in a 2002 Toyota Sequoia, first, disconnect the vehicle's battery to ensure safety. Remove the headliner by taking out the necessary trim and screws to access the sunroof assembly. Disconnect the old motor's wiring harness and unbolt it from the sunroof frame, then install the new motor by reversing the process. Finally, reattach the headliner and reconnect the battery to test the new motor.
With your feet and the biggest tool box available! :)
Take it to an automotive trim shop, It is about impossible to work on a sunroof and not make it leak
Connect the sunroof motor with the sunroof motor retaining bolts. Connect the sunroof linkage. Connect the wiring harness to the back of the sunroof motor.
i worked at a Saturn dealership for a year in the parts dept and the only way to close the sunroof manually is to use the gear the motor drives. i can't remember but some or the sunroofs were direct drive som using the gear may not be an option.