Is there some kind of hidden manual crank for the sunroof? perhaps hidden by the headliner?

My wind deflector, like many many many others, has decided to break off at that infamous clip. And rather than buying an aftermarket deflector that will look out of place, I've decided to hunt a factory one at the wrecking yard tomorrow before work. But the problem of how will I open a sunroof on a dead car has entered my mind.

I don't even think I need the deflector, do I? Should I just grab the clip?

 

well...could wire in thru fuse to open the window,, use a portable jump start box...
or trash headliner and remove motor.......

 

Even if you energized the vehicle, wouldn't you still need the ignition key to energize that circuit. My vote would be a small 12v battery, pull the headliner, then hotwire the motor to move the glass.

 

I'm surprised that the HHR doesn't have a manual crank setup for emergencies but I don't see it in the manual. Our HHR didn't have a sunroof but every vehicle I've ever owned had one had a manual system also. What are you supposed to do in the interim if there is a problem that leaves the sunroof open?

 

Don't have an answer for opening the sunroof without power.

BUT the repair kit is about $20 from the dealer (at least when I purchased mine the retail was about that).