Roof Opening Panel Glass Bracket: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The LH and RH roof opening glass brackets must be replaced as a pair.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

Remove the trough assembly. Refer to: Trough Assembly .
Press the glass vent switch to place the glass brackets in the VENT position.
NOTE: Do not allow grease to get on the deflector material.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Push down on the deflector.
3. NOTE: the position of the component before removal.
  
  Remove the stop.
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1. Pry outward on the glass bracket until the second tab on the glass arm is disengaged from the trough slider.
2. Slide the trough slider rearward until the rear set plate screw is accessible.
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Remove the screws and the set plate.

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Slide the glass bracket rearward until the trolly pin is aligned with the hole in the bracket.

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NOTE: Do not raise the glass arm more than 5 mm (0.196 inch) higher than the trolly pin or damage can occur.

Detach the glass bracket from the trolly pin and set the bracket on the trolly pin.

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NOTE: Do not allow grease to get on the deflector material.
1. Push down on the deflector.
2. Slide the glass bracket forward out of the track and remove the roof opening panel glass arm.

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