Roof Opening Panel Shield: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panel. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
- 2.
On both sides, remove the B-pillar trim panel. Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel .
- 3.
On both sides, remove the C-pillar upper trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel .
- 5.
If equipped.- 1.
Release the upper rear view mirror cover clips.
- 2.
Remove the upper rear view mirror cover.
- 1.
- 6.
If equipped.- 1.
Release the lower rear view mirror cover clips by squeezing on the sides.
- 2.
Remove the lower rear view mirror cover.
- 1.
- 8.
On both sides.Remove the sun visors.- 1.
Remove the retainer cap.
- 2.
Release the clip.
- 3.
Remove the sun visor.
- 4.
If equipped. Disconnect the electrical connector.
- 1.
- 10.NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
On both sides. Remove the retainer covers, the retainers and the grab handle.
- 11.NOTE: Disconnect as necessary to lower the headliner.
On both sides.Detach the wire harness retainers.
- 12.NOTE: When releasing the magnets around the roof opening panel area, pull down on the plastic headliner reinforcement between the headliner and the roof or damage to the headliner may result.
Release the seven magnets and two guide pins and magnets.
- 13.
On both sides. Remove the retainer, slide the roof opening panel shield rearward and remove the roof opening panel shield out of the guide track.