Ford Explorer: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Trough Assembly

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Trough Assembly

Removal

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

  1. Remove the roof opening panel glass.
    Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the roof opening panel fixed glass.
    Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Fixed Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
  1. 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.
    1. Spread the trough retaining tabs on the guide.
    1. Lift the back of the trough to disconnect from the guides.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. 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.
  1. On both sides.
    The tab on the trough must be positioned behind the tab on the bracket when installing.

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