Ford Explorer: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Roof Rail

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Roof Rail

Removal

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

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

Remove the nuts.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

Remove the roof moulding.

Installation

Tighten in sequence shown.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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