Ford Escape: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Center Beam Trim
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Pulling downward, remove the cross beam cover.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
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Pulling downward, remove the cross beam cover.
Installation
NOTE:
Using a isopropyl alcohol wipes, clean the remaining adhesive from the frame.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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...
Removal
The roof opening panel control switch is replaced as an assembly with the overhead console.
Refer to: Overhead Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
What Is Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you to
pull away when your vehicle is on a slope
without using the parking brake.
How Does Hill Start Assist Work
When the system activates, your vehicle
remains stationary for a few seconds after
you release the brake pedal...
Inspecting the Tire for Wear
When the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm),
tires must be replaced to help
prevent your vehicle from skidding
and hydroplaning. Built-in
treadwear indicators, or wear bars,
which look like narrow strips of
smooth rubber across the tread
will appear on the tire when the
tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 mm)...