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.

1. Open the roof opening panel shield.
   

1. 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.
   

1. On both sides.
   Remove the bolts and the roof opening panel glass.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Align the roof opening panel glass.
   Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
   

1. Initialize the roof opening panel.
   Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).