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Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly: Removal

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:

Refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization - Sliding Glass Panel  and Refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization - Shade .

  1. 1.

    Remove the roof opening panel front sliding glass. Refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding .

  1. 2.

    Remove the 8 rear fixed glass panel screws and carefully position the fixed glass panel forward to allow access to the roof opening panel shade assembly.

  1. 3.

    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the tab upward then pull the leading edge of the shade forward to release the shade from the track.

GFD37760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    NOTE: During this step, the pre-tension within the shade assembly may be lost.

    Push in the button on the LH side of the shade assembly, then pull up to release the LH side until tension is felt on the RH side.

GFD37761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    NOTE: Do not go past 25.4 mm (1 in) or the shade may come apart and tension will be undone.

    Pull the shade to the left about 25 mm (1 in) until the locking notch is engaged to maintain tension.

GFD37762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Pull the shade assembly straight towards the LH side to remove.