Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Fixed Glass
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the roof opening panel frame.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the roof opening panel fixed glass.
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
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Carefully lift the frame assembly to remove the roof opening panel fixed glass.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
If replacing the roof opening panel frame, remove the air deflector...
Other information:
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the engine at any t..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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