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General Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Roof Opening Panel Alignment Dimensions
G09091505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the front sliding glass panel to the fully CLOSED position and the power shade to the full OPEN position.
  2. Loosen the 8 rear fixed glass panel screws.
  3. Adjust the rear fixed glass panel to specifications.
    • Measure 12 inches from the left of the vehicle centerline and then repeat to the right of the vehicle centerline at all three locations shown in above illustration (See Fig 1).
  4. Using a 0.3 mm (0.0118 in) thick shim or similar tool, slide it around the perimeter of the glass panel to check for even tension and seal contact.
  5. Tighten the 8 rear fixed glass panel screws.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).