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.
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Open the roof opening panel shield.
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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.
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On both sides.
Remove the bolts and the roof opening panel glass.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Align the roof opening panel glass.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
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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.
If replacing the roof opening panel frame, remove the air deflector...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and ..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the luggage compartment floor cover...
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting
in the Correct Position.
Unlock the steering column.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position...
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
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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