replacing sunroof cables, how to?

[redhatpat]

I've found out why my sunroof won't open, and it's the sunroof cables. They're broken up right at the motor, so the panel won't move more than about a 1/2" until it jams up.

So I have a good set of cables, but how can I replace them without entirely removing the sunroof assembly and the headliner to get it out? I have the small headliner panel slid all the way back, and the top panel off so I can see the workings. The motor's out so I can slide the cables/guides back and forth on the rails.

I'm hoping there's a way to get the old guides and cables out with the sunroof assembly still in the car. Has anyone does this before who can advise?

Pat

[jlevie]

Broken cables probably means that something is wrong with the sunroof mechanism.

[redhatpat]

Yes, the guides are pretty gummed up and don't move freely. Luckily, my new/used cables came with the guides attached to them, so they'll get replaced at the same time.

[redhatpat]

Got my answer tonight. You can just take off the two plates on top of the guides with 5 philips screws, then the guides pull off and you can pull out the cables. Reinstall will just be the reverse. Very easy.

I just have to clean the hell out of the tracks and cable tubes before putting the new cables in.