Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Motor
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Roof Opening Panel Motor - Glass
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NOTE:
A new roof opening panel glass motor only moves toward the vent position until initialized.
Remove the roof opening panel sliding glass motor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the screws and the motor.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shield
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NOTE:
A new roof opening panel shield motor only moves toward the closed position until initialized.
Remove the roof opening panel shield motor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the screws and the motor.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
Installation
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NOTE:
When installing the roof opening panel motor, it may
be necessary to turn the roof opening panel motor slightly to engage
the drive splines.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.
NOTE:
This procedure is for the sliding glass panel only.
Open the roof opening panel shield...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The heated second row seat module is located under the RH (right hand) second row seat cushion frame.
Remove the heated second row seat module.
Disconnect the electrical connectors...
Removal
NOTE:
If installing a new PAM,
it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the
scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be
downloaded into the new PAM after installation.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the PAM following the onscreen instructions...
Categories
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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