Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Trough Assembly
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the roof opening panel glass.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the roof opening panel fixed glass.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Fixed Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Note the spring orientation during removal. If
installing a new drain trough, the spring will need to be transferred to
the new drain trough and placed in the same position during
installation.
Remove the trough assembly.
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Spread the trough retaining tabs on the guide.
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Lift the back of the trough to disconnect from the guides.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
Spring position before installing the trough.
On both sides.
If installing a new drain trough, the spring will need to be transferred to the new drain trough.
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On both sides.
The tab on the trough must be positioned behind the tab on the bracket when installing.
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.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Crimping Tool
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.
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