Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly: Removal

NOTE: The roof opening panel motor(s) must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system, including whenever:

the roof opening sliding glass or power shade motor has been removed from the roof opening panel system.
the roof opening panel glass has been removed from the roof opening panel system.
the roof opening panel assembly has been removed from the vehicle.
a new roof opening sliding glass or power shade motor has been installed.
a new roof opening panel glass has been installed.
a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed.

REFER to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization - Sliding Glass Panel and REFER to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization - Shade .

Remove the roof opening panel front sliding glass. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding .
Remove the 8 rear fixed glass panel screws and carefully position the fixed glass panel forward to allow access to the roof opening panel shade assembly.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the tab upward then pull the leading edge of the shade forward to release the shade from the track.

Fig 1: Removing Shade From Track Using Screwdriver
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: During this step, the pre-tension within the shade assembly may be lost.

Push in the button on the LH side of the shade assembly, then pull up to release the LH side until tension is felt on the RH side.

Fig 2: Releasing LH Side Of Shade Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not go past 25.4 mm (1 in) or the shade may come apart and tension will be undone.

Pull the shade to the left about 25 mm (1 in) until the locking notch is engaged to maintain tension.

Fig 3: Identifying Maximum Allowable Pulling Shade Dimension
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull the shade assembly straight towards the LH side to remove.