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Rail Assembly - Roof, Rear Track: Installation

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  1. Install the 2 center rear roof rail assembly rear track-to-roof opening panel frame screws into the roof opening panel frame by hand. Make sure they are seated all the way.
  2. If slots are not already present in the roof rail assembly rear track, the roof rail assembly rear track will need to be modified prior to installation. Using a small die grinder or equivalent, cut 2 clearance slots on the inside edge of the roof rail assembly rear track to the specification shown in illustration.
    Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Slots Dimension On Inside Edge Of Idler Track
    G06664801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the roof rail assembly rear track into the roof opening panel frame. The slots will allow clearance of the 2 center rear roof rail assembly rear track-to-roof opening panel frame screws.
  4. Loosen the 2 center rear roof rail assembly rear track-to-roof opening panel frame screws as necessary to allow the roof rail assembly rear track to slide forward to engage the front clip.
    • Align the roof rail assembly rear track to the alignment marks made previously.
  5. Install the remaining 6 rear roof rail assembly rear track-to-roof opening panel frame screws and tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Roof Rail Assembly Rear Track-To-Roof Opening Panel Frame Mounting Screw
    G06286101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the 2 center rear roof rail assembly rear track-to-roof opening panel frame screws to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Locating Center Rear Idler Track-To-Housing Mounting Screws
    G06286102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If installing a new roof rail assembly rear track, install the link into the roof rail assembly rear track. Make sure the rail assembly shoes are installed in the roof rail assembly rear track and aligned correctly during installation.
  8. Install the roof opening panel sliding glass. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS - FRONT SLIDING .
  9. Test the operation of the roof opening panel. If roof opening panel glass appears to bind or move slowly, remove the roof opening panel sliding glass and repeat Steps  4 through  8.
  10. Install the roof opening panel side trim panel. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL TRIM - SIDE .
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