Sunroof Binds when Opened and/or Closed. Saturn Saturn 1995

For 1990-2009 cars

# Sunroof Binds when Opened and/or Closed

Subject: | Sunroof Binds when Opened and/or Closed -- Replace the Sunroof Locator Assemblies

Models: | 1993-1995 Saturn Sedans, and 1993-1996 Saturn Coupes equipped with a factory installed sunroof assembly

### Condition:

The sunroof may bind when it is opened and/or closed.

### Cause:

The condition may be caused by warped sunroof locator assemblies and lack of thread locking compound on the locator assembly screws causing them to be loose.

### Correction:

Replace the sunroof locator assemblies according to the procedures in this bulletin.

### Procedures:

Important: There are 2 sunroof locator assemblies on the sunroof assembly. The right sunroof locator assembly has a microswitch attached to it. The left sunroof assembly has no microswitch attached to it.

1. Open the sunroof glass to the full open position.
2. To remove the sunroof locator assembly on the left side of the sunroof:

2.1. | Remove the sunroof locator assembly screw from the sunroof assembly.

2.2. | Using a pair of pliers, grasp the ribs of the sunroof locator assembly as shown in the illustration.

2.3. | Disengage the sunroof locator assembly from the guide by tilting the pliers toward the sunroof opening (1) and, removing the sunroof locator assembly from the sunroof assembly (2) by sliding it forward.

3. To remove the sunroof locator assembly on the right side of the sunroof:

3.1. | Partially remove the windshield garnish molding at the upper corner of the windshield by pulling firmly at the clip locations.

3.2. | Remove the screw to the sun shade support (1) and remove the sun shade support.

3.3. | Remove the screws from the sun shade and remove the sunshade (2).

3.4. | Drop the right front corner of the headliner (3) far enough to expose the wire connector to the sunroof locator assembly.

3.5. | Disconnect the wire connector from the sunroof locator assembly.

3.6. | Remove the sunroof locator assembly, refer to steps 2a through 2c.

4. Using 3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner P/N 08984 or equivalent, clean the sunroof surfaces where the sunroof locator assemblies attach and the sunroof locator assembly screw holes.
5. To install the sunroof locator assembly on the right side of the sunroof:

5.1. | Feed the wire into the microswitch opening, and connect the wire connector.

5.2. | Engage the sunroof locator assembly to sunroof guide assembly and slide the sunroof locator assembly toward the rear of the sunroof to engage the locator below the screw at the front of the sunroof assembly. Once the sunroof locator assembly is properly seated, it should not slide or move in any direction.

6. Apply Loctite® 222 Small Screw Threadlocker or equivalent to the bottom half of the sunroof locator assembly screw.
7. Install the sunroof locator assembly screw and tighten.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).

8. Install the right front corner of the headliner (3).
9. Align the clips for the windshield garnish molding to the pillar and push firmly at the clip locations to secure.
10. Install the sun shade (2) to the headliner and install the screws.
11. Install the sun shade support (1) to the headliner and install the screw.
12. To install the sunroof locator assembly on the left side of the sunroof:
13. Engage the sunroof locator assembly to the sunroof guide assembly and slide the sunroof locator assembly toward the rear of the sunroof to engage the locator below the screw at the front of the sunroof assembly. Once the sunroof locator assembly is properly seated, it should not slide or move in any direction.
14. Apply Loctite® 222 Small Screw Threadlocker or equivalent to the bottom half of the sunroof locator assembly screw.
15. Install the sunroof locator assembly screw and tighten.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).

16. Cycle the sunroof into the vent, full open and closed positions to verify operation.

### Parts Requirements:

Part Number | Description
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21058648 | Locator Asm -- Sun RF
21058649 | Locator Asm -- Sun RF
08984 | 3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner
2221 | Loctite® 222 Small Screw Threadlocker

CLAIM INFORMATION | To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:
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-- | Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time
-- | VW | Replace Sunroof Locator Assemblies | T9741 | 0.50 hrs