Roof Opening Panel Trim - Front: Installation

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NOTE: For additional urethane adhesive guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.

NOTE: Avoid scratching the painted surfaces. For minor scratches or exposed metal, see the manufacturer's recommendations.

Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive and pads leaving no more than 0.5 mm (0.01 in) base of original equipment urethane along the roof opening panel frame surface.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Urethane Adhesive Dimension
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Make sure the water channel is free from any foreign material.

Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the roof opening panel frame. Clean residual adhesive tape from the housing using a suitable cleaner.
NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand of cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane adhesive and primer. Incompatible products can result in seal failure. For additional information, refer to the MATERIAL CHART .

Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to the specification.

Fig 2: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip Dimension
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Use either the Air Caulking Gun or a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead, making sure there are no gaps in the bead.

Fig 3: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Gaps Dimension
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: When installing urethane adhesive-installed parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane adhesive product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the trim panel.

NOTE: Make sure the windshield moulding does not get pinched under the front trim panel. The windshield moulding should be pulled over the top of the leading edge of the trim panel during installation.

NOTE: Position front trim panel to best overall appearance.

Apply the front trim panel assembly to the roof opening panel frame. Work the trim panel down using only vertical pressure.
Install the antenna. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .