Originally posted by bullion:
Most of the info you are looking for is in the FAQ section under common problems. A new motor really isn't hard to put in, I just put my new motor in last week (from Bill Jenkins, which by the way will cost you $200 not $250). When you put the new one in, just make sure the sunroof is in the closed position (that way the sensor/switch in the motor does not get confused). PM me if you have any detailed questions about the install since I just put mine in.



Actually most of the information isn't in the FAQ which is why I took the time to post the pics. As usual, the most difficult part of the repair is determining how to remove the trim pieces without breaking them--hence my pics. How to take off the motor, in contrast, is easliy deduced.

And I'd still like to know more about the relationship between the position of the glass and the motor. If it is necessary that the roof be closed before changing the motor wouldn't this necessitate the motor be in the "closed" position as well? What if it was mistakenly shipped in another position?

-- 1999 SVT #220 -- In retrospect, it was all downhill from here. RIP, CEG.