Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Air Deflector

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Air Deflector

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Fully open the roof opening panel glass.

Remove the air deflector.
1. Release the air deflector retaining rod tabs.
1. Lift the forward part of the air deflector from the frame.
1. Slide the air deflector forward out of the track assembly to remove.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Initialize the roof opening panel.
Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).

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