Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Fixed Glass

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

Removal

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

Remove the roof opening panel frame.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).

Remove the roof opening panel fixed glass.
1. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)
1. Carefully lift the frame assembly to remove the roof opening panel fixed glass.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Frame

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