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Roof Opening Panel Alignment

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Adjustment 

NOTE: Rear Fixed Glass Panel
NOTE: If the rear fixed glass is in need of adjustment, align the rear fixed glass panel and then align the front sliding glass panel.

The roof opening panel initialization procedure must be done when repairs are carried out on the roof opening panel system, including: any time either roof opening panel motor, air deflector, roof opening panel glass (rear fixed or front sliding) or the frame has been removed.

  1. Measure the rear fixed glass panel to roof height at the front sides of the glass and the rear of the glass referring to the specifications shown.
    GFD535104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. If adjustment is necessary. Fully open the shield.
    GFD535105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. On both sides. Reposition the roof opening panel seal as necessary.
    GFD535106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. On both sides. Adjust the roof opening panel fixed glass.

    1. Loosen the retainers to adjust the roof opening panel fixed glass.

      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    2. Adjust the roof opening panel fixed glass to specifications from the previous steps.

GFD535107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Adjustment 

NOTE: Front Sliding Glass Panel
NOTE: The roof opening panel initialization procedure must be done when repairs are carried out on the roof opening panel system, including: any time either roof opening panel motor, air deflector, roof opening panel glass (rear fixed or front sliding) or the frame has been removed.
  1. Measure the front sliding glass panel to roof height at the front of the glass and the front sliding glass panel to rear fixed glass panel referring to the specifications shown.
    GFD535108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. If adjustment is necessary. Fully open the shield.
    GFD535105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. On both sides. Reposition the roof opening panel seal as necessary.
    GFD535109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. On both sides. Adjust the roof opening panel sliding glass.

    1. Loosen the retainers to adjust the roof opening panel sliding glass.

      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    2. Adjust the roof opening panel sliding glass to specifications from the previous steps.

    GFD535110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. If any adjustment was made on the front sliding or rear fixed glass panels, initialize the front sliding glass panel. Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization .