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:
The system allows you to interact with the entertainment, information and communication
systems on your vehicle using voice commands. This allows you to keep your hands
on the steering wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Press the voice control button on
the steering wheel and wait for the voice prompt...
Disconnect
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Health and Safety Precautions in section 100-00
General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and 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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