Rendezvous AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
2. Remove the sunroof module from the vehicle.
3. The cable/cam mechanisms, on both sides of the sunroof window, contain a set of timing holes. These holes are aligned to the sunroof window
panel in the CLOSED position. Remove the left and right side front sunroof window panel screws.Align the timing holes. Use a flat-bladed tool to
push the cable/cam mechanism forward or rearward.Install the J 41718 sunroof timing pins into the left and right sunroof window panel screw
holes.
IMPORTANT: Before removing the SOPS from the sunroof module, the J 41718 sunroof timing pins must be installed to lock the cable/cam
mechanism into position.
4. Remove the sunroof actuator.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the SOPS (3).
6. Remove the SOPS screw (2) from the switch.
7. Hold down on both drive cables, and lift straight up to remove the SOPS from the sunroof module.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Keeping the position lock pin in the new SOPS, position the SOPS switch over the drive cables and press down.If the SOPS does not slide into
position, the ridges on the drive cable housings will not go into the grooves on the back of the SOPS. Lift each cable into the SOPS, and press
down on the SOPS assembly.
IMPORTANT: The new SOPS comes with a position lock pin that is installed on top of the SOPS. This locks the timing gears in place. Do not
remove this pin until after you have installed the SOPS and the actuator.
