Removal and Installation

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 panel sliding glass motor 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 panel motor has been installed, a new roof opening panel glass has been installed or a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this service information.

Position the front sliding glass panel to the CLOSED position and the power shade to the full OPEN position.
Remove the A-pillar and B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Remove the front passenger assist handle and the LH and RH sunvisors and clips. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the 3 motor screws and the front sliding glass panel motor.

Fig 1: Locating Front Sliding Glass Panel Motor Screws And Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Initialize the front sliding glass panel motor. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this service information.