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Trough 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 .

  1. Remove the roof opening panel front sliding glass. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding .
  2. NOTE: Note the spring orientation during removal. If installing a new drain trough, the spring will need to be transferred to the new drain trough and placed in the same position during installation.

    Carefully spread the tabs outward while lifting the trough assembly straight up through the slots in the tabs as shown.

    Fig 1: Lifting Trough Assembly Straight Up
    G08041041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.