Sunroof flew off vehicle while driving, need to fix hole it left

CONCORD925

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2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
4.2L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
167,095 MILES

So my sunroof was broken I bought the car I didn't think anything of it until just recently. I was on the freeway and the darn thing just flew off my car. When I looked at the damage and where the sunroof mounts onto the sliders I guess the sliders sheared off of the car and now I have nowhere to mount the sunroof I got today. Is there anyway I could shut the sunroof in somehow and make it fixed where it won't move anymore? I don't care if the sunroof works I just want it where I don't have a hole in my ceiling because it looks like a pain and too much money to fix it the correct way. Please get back to me as soon as possible. I just have plastic covering my roof and it is been very rainy the past few days. If more details are needed I will get pictures of it tomorrow when it's light out.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,117 POSTS

Hi,

Did you get a replacement assembly? If it is the same as what came out, here are directions for removal and replacement. There are several bolts which hold this in place, so I'm not sure what broke on your vehicle.

The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2002 Chevy Truck TrailBlazer 4WD L6-4.2L VIN S
Sunroof Replacement
Vehicle Body and Frame Roof and Associated Components Sunroof / Moonroof Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Sunroof Replacement
SUNROOF REPLACEMENT
Sunroof Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Do not remove the headliner.

1. Lower the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement (Trailblazer EXT, Envoy XL) Headliner Replacement (Trailblazer, Envoy, Bravada) in Interior Trim.

Pic 1

2. Disconnect the sunroof harness electrical connector.

Important: Do not remove the drain hoses.

3. Disconnect the drain hoses from the sunroof assembly. Refer to the following procedures:

* Sunroof Drain Hose Replacement - Front
* Sunroof Drain Hose Replacement - Rear

pic 2

4. Support the sunroof with an assistant.
5. Remove the bolts that retain the sunroof assembly to the roof panel
6. Remove the sunroof assembly from the vehicle and place on a clean, prepared surface with an assistant.
7. Remove the drive motor from the sunroof assembly.
8. Remove the sunroof module from the sunroof assembly.
9. Remove the glass panel from the sunroof assembly.
10. Remove the sunshade from the sunroof assembly.

Pic 3

1. Install the sunshade to the sunroof assembly.
2. Install the glass panel to the sunroof assembly.
3. Install the sunroof module to the sunroof assembly.
4. Install the drive motor to the sunroof assembly.

Pic 4

5. Position the sunroof assembly to the vehicle with an assistant.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the bolts that retain the sunroof assembly to the roof panel.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.M (7 lb ft).

7. Connect the drain hoses to the sunroof assembly.

Pic 5

8. Connect the sunroof harness electrical connector.
9. Install the headliner.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

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