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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: 

  • The sunroof positioning encoding (SPE) switch (3) is aligned to the drive cables. The SPE switch comes from the factory set to the window CLOSED position. A position lock pin (1) has been installed by the factory on the top of the switch. This pin must remain until after the installation of the actuator and of the SPE switch. This lock pin locks the drive gears in place and must be removed before the complete sun roof module is installed in the vehicle.
    • Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof Positioning Encoding (SPE) Switch
    G01755999Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • If you remove the SPE switch for inspection, place the sunroof in the CLOSED position by inserting a position lock pin. If a position lock pin is not available, place 2 wires, such as the ends of a paper clip, in the holes.
  1. Move the sunroof to the closed position.
  2. Remove the sunroof glass panel. Refer to Sunroof Glass Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the sunroof module. Refer to Power Sunroof Module Replacement .
  4. If the SPE switch will be reused, insert the position lock pin in order to lock the SPE switch in the window closed position.
  5. Remove the sunroof actuator. Refer to Sunroof Actuator Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the SPE switch (3).
  7. Remove the SPE switch retaining screw (2).
  8. Hold down both drive cables, and lift up in order to remove the SPE switch.
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