Fitted New Sunroof! (with Pics)

[CM2007]

When I bought the Galaxy the guy had just broken the sunroof. A lorry had flicked up a stone and 'CRACK' the damn thing shattered. He had already ordered a new one but hadn't had time to fit it.

I took it upon myself to fit the replacement myself. Just in case you ever have to do it, here's how I did it.

 

All roof handles were removed using a cross head screwdriver, two screws per handle. (screws can be found under little flip up caps at either end of handle).

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Once these were removed the little lights underneath each handle (in the middle and rear row of seats only) just pull out of their apeture and just squeeze the plug at either side to release the clips and pull the plug from the light.

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The sunvisors were next. Simply unscrew the hinge from the roof (1 crosshead screw for each visor) then unplug the connection for the vanity mirror lamp, same as before, squeeze clips and pull. On the other side of each visor is the clip which holds it up to the roof, again, one single crosshead screw per side.

 

Next came the centre section which houses the front interior lights, sunroof switches and clock. Firstly use a flathead screwdriver to gently tease the light/roofswitch unit from the plastic surround. It pulls out quite easily with little force, just tease the edges with the screwdriver while gently pulling. Once this is out you will see two torx (star) shaped screws (my fingers are pointing to them below)

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Once these are out you can pull the plastic surround back towards you. It is hooked over the edge of the roof lining where the sunroof is and once you pull it back you will see the sunroof motor.

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You will see the sunroof trim which goes around the aperture and holds the roof lining to the sunroof section. This needs to come off and simply pulls off all the way around

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Next comes the fiddly bits! All the trims around the doors and the pillar trims all hold the roof lining. Firstly the A pillar (windscreen) trims need to come off. If you are able to, try and get your fingers into the top of the trim and pull increasing the force until it pops free. You only need to top part of the trim to come off.

Then the window trims need to be prised back to release the roof lining

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As you peel back the trim (as in the picture) you need to pull the roof lining past the trim. The best way is to edge along the trim with one hand and get your fingers behind the roof lining then to release it from the trim. This method applies to the front and rear door trims.

 

 

Next you need to pull off the B pillar (front seatbelt) trims. Same again but you will need to slide the seatbelt adjusters fully down.

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They only need to pop off the clips to allow them to be pulled down enough for the roof lining to be pulled past it.

 

 

I found that once the roof lining was down as far as the back of the rear doors I had enough access to reach the roof. This is a bit of a catch 22 as the roof lining did crease a little bit as it was coming down because the lining is restricted by the B pillar trims. As I only paid