Ford Escape: Roof Opening Panel / General Procedures - Roof Opening Panel Alignment
Adjustment
Measurement
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Measure the roof opening panel movable glass height/flushness.
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Measure the roof opening panel sliding glass
front edge-to-header panel height/flushness. Refer to the specifications
as shown.
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Measure the roof opening panel sliding glass
rear edge-to-roof opening panel fixed glass height/flushness. Refer to
the specifications as shown.
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Measure the roof opening panel sliding glass
front edge-to-header panel margins. Refer to the specifications as
shown.
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Measure the roof opening panel sliding glass
rear edge-to-roof opening panel fixed glass margins. Refer to the
specifications as shown.
Alignment
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If closed, open the roof opening panel shield.
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NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
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On both sides.
Loosen the screws.
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Adjust the glass to specifications shown in measurement steps.
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On both sides.
Tighten the screws.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Close the roof opening panel shield.
Initialization
WARNING:
Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when
carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization
procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect
objects in its path...
Removal
Place the roof opening panel glass in the fully OPEN position.
Disconnect the air deflector wire.
Push metal rod down to unclip rod from plastic clips...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spring Compressor
Vise
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Use oil that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade, it could
result in:
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
Longer engine cranking periods...