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Roof Opening Panel Glass - Rear Fixed: Removal

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  1. Remove the roof opening panel sliding glass. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS - FRONT SLIDING .
  2. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  3. Remove the rear fixed glass interior trim ring. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL TRIM - FIXED GLASS, INTERIOR .
    4. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
    WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
    NOTE: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
    NOTE: Insert the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement glass.
    NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.
    NOTE: Using The Pumper, distance the roof opening panel fixed glass from the roof module as needed.
  4. Refer to the urethane adhesive path illustration and cut as follows:
      NOTE: Use caution when cutting to prevent damage to the fixed glass front trim seal.
    1. From the inside of the vehicle, begin cutting at the center and work towards the front corners.
      2. NOTE: Use caution when cutting to prevent damage to the side trim seals.
    2. Continue working along the side and towards the rear corners.
    3. Continue around the inside rear urethane adhesive path.
      4. NOTE: Use caution when cutting along the side to prevent damage to the side trim seals.
    4. From the inside of the vehicle, work along the side of the glass.
    5. From the inside of the vehicle, work from the center towards the rear corners.
      Fig 1: Identifying Roof Opening Panel Sliding Glass
      G06286087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the fixed glass panel assembly.
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