Roof Opening Panel Guide Track and Mechanism: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The gearing on the shade motor assembly (silver label or white label) is different than the sliding glass motor assembly (black label or blue label). If the shade motor or the sliding glass motor is installed in the incorrect location, the sunshade and/or glass panel travel distance will be affected and damage to some of the components may result.

NOTE: If required, there is a special service replacement fastener available if a screw hole becomes stripped during installation. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW .

Remove the roof opening panel blind. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL BLIND .
Remove the roof opening panel sliding glass. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS - FRONT SLIDING .

NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

Fig 1: Locating Air Deflector-To-Track Screw

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the air deflector-to-track screw and air deflector arm capture plate on the affected track.

NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

Fig 2: Locating Air Deflector Catcher Bracket Outer Screw

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the air deflector catcher bracket outer screw on the affected track.
Remove the front shade assembly. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHADE ASSEMBLY .
Remove the roof opening panel sliding glass motor. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR - SLIDING FRONT PANEL .
Move the sliding glass mechanism to the full forward position on the affected track.
Remove the front drive tube bracket-to-guide-track screw.

Fig 3: Locating Front Drive Tube Bracket-To-Guide-Track Screw
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Carefully mark the location of the guide track in 3 places before removing any fasteners. The new guide track must be installed in exactly the same position.

Fig 4: Locating Front Track-To-Housing Screws

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 8 front track-to-housing screws.

NOTE: Protect the vehicle interior from grease.

Drop the front of the guide track down while sliding the entire track and mechanism assembly forward and down.
- Carefully pull the front shade guide foot out of the rear of the front guide track to release the shade cable.
- Continue sliding the track forward and down. The drive cable will slowly withdraw from the drive tube until the entire assembly is free.