LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2005 >> Escape Hybrid, 4WD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 660 (Roof Opening Panel) >> Diagnosis And Testing >> Roof Opening Panel >> Pinpoint Tests >> Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles >> Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WEATHERSTRIP 
      NOTE: Make sure the weatherstrip is secured to the glass, not cut, cracked, pinched, loose or obstructed in CLOSED, VENT and OPEN positions.
    • Check the roof opening panel weatherstrip.
    • Is the roof opening panel weatherstrip OK? 

    Yes  : GO to C2.

    No  : INSTALL a new roof opening panel weatherstrip. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW . TEST the system for normal operation.

  2. C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TIGHTNESS 
    • Manually push up and fore/aft.
    • Is the roof opening panel loose? 

    Yes  : ADJUST the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to C3.

  3. C3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS 
    • Open the roof opening panel.
    • Check the roof opening panel tracks for obstructions and damage.
    • Are the roof opening panel tracks OK? 

    Yes  : GO to C4.

    No  : REMOVE all the roof opening panel track obstructions and REPAIR the roof opening panel tracks. If the roof opening panel tracks cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW  and ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.

  4. C4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TROUGH AND TROUGH GUIDES 
    • Check the water roof opening panel trough and trough guides for any loose obstructions.
    • Are the roof opening panel trough and trough guides installed securely and free from obstructions? 

    Yes  : GO to C5.

    No  : REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel trough guides and install securely. INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame if the trough guides are damaged. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW  and ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.

  5. C5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD (SUNSHADE) 
    • Check the roof opening panel shield for correct installation.
    • Is the roof opening panel shield installed correctly? 

    Yes  : GO to C6.

    No  : INSTALL the roof opening panel shield correctly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD . TEST the system for normal operation.

  6. C6 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    • Check the roof opening panel air deflector assembly for obstructions and damage.
    • Is the roof opening panel air deflector assembly OK? 

    Yes  : GO to C7.

    No  : REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel air deflector assembly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW  and ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.

  7. C7 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS 
    • Verify the roof opening panel glass is free from obstructions and damage, and is securely fastened.
    • Is the roof opening panel glass OK? 

    Yes  : GO to C8.

    No  : REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel glass. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW  and ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS . TEST the system for normal operation.

  8. C8 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LIFTER ASSEMBLIES 
    • Verify the roof opening panel lifter assemblies are free from obstructions and damage.
    • Are the roof opening panel lifter assemblies OK? 

    Yes  : GO to C9.

    No  : REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel lifter assemblies and REPAIR any damage. If the roof opening panel lifter assemblies cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW  and ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.

  9. C9 CHECK ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME INSTALLATION 

    Yes  : GO to C10.

    No  : TIGHTEN the loose fasteners or RE-INSTALL the roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW  and ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.

  10. C10 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME FOR RATTLES 
    • Check the roof opening panel frame assembly for any loose parts or for any condition that will cause rattles.
    • Is there a condition that will cause rattles? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a suitable sound damper material to correct the condition. If the rattle still persists, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW  and ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW  and ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.

scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals