Removal and Installation

NOTE: The roof opening panel must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel, including: whenever the roof opening panel has been removed from the roof opening panel assembly, a new roof opening panel motor/module has been installed, or when a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION .

Remove the headliner. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the overhead console bracket.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Overhead Console Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the electrical connector and cut the tie strap.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the roof opening panel frame.
1. Disconnect the four roof opening panel drain hoses.
2. Remove the eleven bolts.
3. Remove the roof opening panel frame.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Roof Opening Panel Frame
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. If a new roof opening panel frame is being installed, transfer the existing roof opening panel motor, air deflector, rear trough, roof opening panel glass and roof opening panel shield onto the new frame assembly. Initialize the roof opening panel motor. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION .