Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
Sun Shade: Service and Repair
Sunroof Sunshade Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the sunroof window.
2. Remove the sunroof window.
3. Close the sunshade to within a hand-width of full closure.
4. From the top of the vehicle, push the sunshade toward the far side of the sunroof window track assembly.
5. Carefully arch the sunshade upward at the center of the forward edge.
6. Lift upward on the forward edge of the sunshade until the front sunshade guide is released from the track assembly.
7. Slightly rotate the sunshade forward. Carefully arch the sunshade upward at the center of the rearward edge.
8. Lift upward on the rearward edge of the sunshade until the rear sunshade guide is released from the track assembly.
9. Lift upward and pull the sunshade to release the front and the rear guides from the track on the far side.
10. Remove the sunshade from the sunroof module. Ensure that the guides are still retained to the tabs on the sunshade.
Installation Procedure
1. If you are replacing the sunroof sunshade, transfer the 4 sunshade guides from the original sunshade to the new part.
2. When installing the guides into the track assembly, lightly push down on the guide's top spring feature, allowing the guide to seat in the track.
