Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 469

DESCRIPTION 

MOTOR - SUNROOF WITH CONTROL UNT 

For motor and control unit service, refer to REMOVAL . 

STANDARD PROCEDURE 

MOTOR - SUNROOF WITH CONTROL UNT 

REPLACEMENT DRIVE MOTOR 

1. Press and hold the sunroof close switch until the sunroof glass moves into the vent position and 

automatically reverses slightly and stops in the vent position.  

2. Release sunroof switch.  

3. Within five seconds of releasing sunroof switch, press and hold the sunroof close switch again until the 

sunroof glass fully cycles and returns to the closed position.  

4. Release sunroof switch. Sunroof will now operate normally.  

ORIGINAL DRIVE MOTOR 

1. Press and hold the sunroof close switch until the sunroof stops at the closed position.  

2. Release sunroof switch.  

3. Press and hold sunroof close switch once again for at least 10 seconds. After 10 seconds of pressing the 

close switch the sunroof glass will automatically move into the vent position and stop.  

4. Release sunroof switch.  

5. Within five seconds of releasing the sunroof switch, press and hold the sunroof close switch again until 

the sunroof glass fully cycles and returns to the closed position.  

6. Release sunroof switch. The sunroof will now operate normally.  

SEAL- SUNROOF GLASS 

REMOVAL 

SEAL- SUNROOF GLASS 

1. Remove sunroof glass panel, see REMOVAL.  

2. Place glass panel on clean work area with the top side up. Support the glass assembly from underside to 

avoid bending or otherwise damaging the mounting tabs.  

3. Grasp the seal and pull seal away from the glass panel. The seal is a one piece seal.  

INSTALLATION 

SEAL- SUNROOF GLASS 

 

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Fig. 578: Sunroof Glass Seal 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Place seal (1) into position.  

2. Seat the seal (1) into the glass channel fully. Using care working the seal around the glass (2), being 

careful not to over stretch the seal while installing.  

3. Install the glass panel, see INSTALLATION.  

SUNROOF - MODULE/FRAME ASSEMBLY 

REMOVAL 

SUNROOF - MODULE/FRAME ASSEMBLY 

Fig. 579: Disconnecting/Connecting Front Drain Tube At Sunroof 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Move glass panel to fully closed position.  

2. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.  

3. If equipped, remove the overhead console, refer to REMOVAL . 

NOTE:

Always position seal seam on center of the passenger side of glass panel.

 

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4. Remove headliner, see REMOVAL.  

5. Disconnect wire harness.  

6. Disconnect the front drain tube (3) at the sunroof (2). 

Fig. 580: Disconnecting/Connecting Rear Drain Tube At Sunroof 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

7. Disconnect the rear drain tube at the sunroof (1). 

Fig. 581: Roof Panel, Sunroof Module Assembly, Module Bracket Bolts & Fasteners 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

8. Remove two module bracket bolts (3) and loosen the remaining six fasteners (5).  

9. With the aid of a helper, remove fasteners (5) attaching sunroof module assembly (2) to roof panel (1).  

10. Remove the glass panel.  

11. Remove the sunshade, see REMOVAL. 

 

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12. Remove the drive motor, refer to REMOVAL .  

13. Remove the wire harness.  

14. Remove the trough.  

15. Remove the module side brackets.  

16. Remove the deflector.  

INSTALLATION 

SUNROOF - MODULE/FRAME ASSEMBLY 

Fig. 582: Roof Panel, Sunroof Module Assembly, Module Bracket Bolts & Fasteners 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Install the module brackets.  

2. Install the drive motor, refer to INSTALLATION .  

3. Install the sunshade, see INSTALLATION.  

4. Install the trough.  

5. Install the glass panel.  

6. Raise rear end of sunroof module assembly (2) to the roof (1) and guide into position and start the rear 

fasteners (3).  

7. Raise front end of sunroof module assembly (2) to the roof (1) and guide into position, start the remaining 

fasteners (3).  

8. Visually line up the alignment guide holes with the guide holes in the roof of the vehicle.  

9. Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).  

10. Tighten the nuts (4). 

 

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