Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Blind

Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Blind

Removal

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

Remove the roof opening panel fixed glass.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Fixed Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: The orientation of the blind must be the same as when removed. The front and back end of the blind cannot be reversed.
On both sides.
Slide the blind rearward and up out of the guide track.

Installation

To install reverse the removal procedure.

Push the tabs on blind back into the guide track.

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...

Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Control Switch

Removal The roof opening panel switch is replaced as an assembly with the overhead console. Refer to: Overhead Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Door Upper Moulding

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