Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Glass
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This procedure is for the sliding glass panel only.
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Open the roof opening panel shield.
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On both sides.
Detach the top portion of the roof opening panel blind
and fold it down to get access to the roof opening panel glass
retainers.
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On both sides.
Remove the bolts and the roof opening panel glass.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Align the roof opening panel glass.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
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Initialize the roof opening panel.
Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
If replacing the roof opening panel frame, remove the air deflector...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and ..
Other information:
Note: Stay in neutral mode is a temporary vehicle state that works with
the engine being in the running or OFF state. Once in this mode, sufficient battery
voltage must be maintained or your vehicle returns to park. If the feature is left
active for extended time when engine is OFF...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without
first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure...
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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