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:
Removal
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and connected, some
abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its
adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to allow the PCM to relearn the adaptive strategy values.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
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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