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

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Frame

Removal

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

  1. If replacing the roof opening panel frame, remove the air deflector.
    Refer to: Air Deflector (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the roof opening glass.
    Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the headliner.
    Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. Disconnect the drain hoses.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  1. With the help of assistant.
    Remove the bolts and lower the roof opening panel frame.
    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
  1. With the help of assistant.
    Remove the roof opening panel frame out the rear of the vehicle.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Transfer parts as necessary.

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