Ford Escape: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Motor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Roof opening sliding glass panel motor and the shield motor are serviced as assemblies.

1. Remove the headliner.
   Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

NOTE: A new roof opening panel glass motor only moves toward the vent position until initialized.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the screws and the roof opening panel glass motor.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

NOTE: A new roof opening panel shield motor only moves toward the closed position until initialized.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the screws and the roof opening panel shield motor.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTE: When installing the roof opening panel motor, it may be necessary to turn the roof opening panel motor slightly to engage the drive splines.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Carry out the power roof opening panel initialization.
   Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).