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Item 6: Roof Opening Panel Shield Removal Note

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  1. Remove the roof opening panel water channel.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the water channel.
    Fig 1: Removing Roof Opening Panel Water Channel
    G03183780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Slide the roof opening panel shield halfway forward.
    Fig 2: Sliding Roof Opening Panel Shield Halfway Forward
    G03183781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disengage the roof opening panel shield spring-loaded guide feet.
    1. Push the roof opening panel shield toward one side of the vehicle.
    2. Lift the front portion of the roof opening panel shield upward to disengage the guide feet.
    Fig 3: Lifting Front Portion Of Roof Opening Panel Shield Upward
    G03183782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Slide the roof opening panel shield forward and release the rear guide feet.
    Fig 4: Sliding Roof Opening Panel Shield Forward
    G03183783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.