Roof Opening Panel Motor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKZ. 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 .
- 3.
Remove the interior rear view mirror. Refer to: Interior Rear View Mirror .
- 4.
On both sides, remove the B-pillar trim panel. Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel .
- 5.
On both sides, remove the C-pillar upper trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel .
- 6.
On both sides, remove the C-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Lower Trim Panel .
- 7.NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides. Remove the screw, detach the pin-type retainers and clips, route the seatbelt through the trim panel and remove the trim panel.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- 8.NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides. Remove the sun visors.
- 1.
Remove the cap.
- 2.
Release the clip.
- 3.
Remove the sun visor.
- 4.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
- 1.
- 10.NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
If equipped, all. Remove the retainer covers, the retainers and the grab handle.
- 11.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.
- 12.
Disconnect the roof opening panel motor electrical connector, remove the retainers and the roof opening panel motor.Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)