Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Frame
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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If replacing the roof opening panel frame, remove the air deflector.
Refer to: Air Deflector (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the roof opening glass.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the drain hoses.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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With the help of assistant.
Remove the bolts and lower the roof opening panel frame.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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With the help of assistant.
Remove the roof opening panel frame out the rear of the vehicle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Transfer parts as necessary.
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, Remov..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This procedure is for the sliding glass panel only.
Open the roof opening panel shield...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) seat shown, RH (right hand) seat similar.
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, police vehicle similar.
Remove the second row seat.
Refer to: Second Row Seat (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation)...
WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this
feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (such as hill
climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control
trailer sway and maintain safe operation...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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