Please click here for the new master thread for this DIY
I originally piggybacked this on Shadow's DIY thread to try and help out with some more detail for those who are not normally comfortable with DIY stuff.
After further consideration, I thought it was better to just put this in a supporting thread instead of jacking his.
Please use Shadow's DIY located here as a reference, as it is well done and the one that I used as a guide for doing the install myself.
This is a great first DIY for someone who hasn't done DIY work yet as it is very easy and there is very little screw-up/damage potential.
For starters, removing the headliner trim panel is very simple. Use a plastic non-marring pry tool or trim removal tool to release the tabs at the front of the trim piece. Now you can pull it towards you and away from the sunroof motor cavity.
The things to remember when dealing with any trim piece are 1) Dull tools and 2) CLEAN HANDS!!
Disconnect sunroof switch connector by pulling it straight out.
Do the same for the mic connector on the opposite side if you have one hooked up.
Now you have to hunt for the wiring harness. Mine was wrapped on the right side of the cavity where the red arrow is pointing below. All that was visible were the brown and green wires.
Gently unwrap the black adhesive wrapping material and you will expose the business end of the harness.
Now you can pull out the connector. You'll need some slack to get it plugged into the receptacle on the Homelink unit.
The square area you see below is where you want to score with your cutting tool. I used a hobby knife to score it and then applied a little pressure from underneath (with clean hands) to break the plastic free. I also chose to leave the sunroof switch and mic in the trim piece, but you could just as easily remove them by pushing them out from the top.
Now the plastic will be cut free, but it is still attached to the cloth by an adhesive. I used a sharp hobby knife to gently cut the adhesive free while simultaneously pulling up on the square plastic piece. Just remember to make sure you're placing your trim on a clean surface while you're working-- don't want to damage that beautiful anthracite...
Cut an "X" in the exposed fabric and work the Homelink unit in from the bottom. Take your time and make sure that you don't crimp the anthracite fabric.
Now you're ready to button her up. Plug the newly retrieved connector into the Homelink unit. Make sure you push until you here it click.
Now plug the sunroof connector and mic connector back in and she should look like this.
Finish up by replacing the trim panel and you're good to go.
As far as programming, I had to use the directions that Shadow linked to in his DIY. The instructions included with the Homelink did not get it working. Had to take the second step involving the learn button on the garage door opener unit as described on that site.
Anyway-- very easy DIY. Have at it boys and girls!
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