Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Motor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Lower the headliner.
   Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

Roof Opening Panel Motor - Glass

1. NOTE: A new roof opening panel glass motor only moves toward the vent position until initialized.

   
   Remove the roof opening panel sliding glass motor.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the screws and the motor.
      Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shield

1. NOTE: A new roof opening panel shield motor only moves toward the closed position until initialized.

   
   Remove the roof opening panel shield motor.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the screws and the motor.
      Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

Installation

1. 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.
   

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