Roof Opening Panel Frame

Removal

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Front and rear trim.
   Refer to: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel Trim (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Rear Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. All.
   Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Motor (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Shield (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Air Deflector (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Both sides.
   Refer to: Side Curtain Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Both sides.
   

1. NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid while cutting.

   1. General Equipment : Glass Cut-Out Wire
   5. View from inside vehicle.
      

Installation

NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.

1. NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.

   1. NOTE: Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in) bead thickness.

   2. NOTE: Touching the adhesive surface will impair rebonding.

      NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material

      Material : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-A

1. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane adhesive and glass primer. For additional information, refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.

   Material : Sika Urethane Metal and Glass Primer / Sika 206 G+P

1. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane adhesive and glass primer. For additional information, refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.

   Material : Sika Urethane Metal and Glass Primer / Sika 206 G+P

1. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and continuous bead.

   Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive

1. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   NOTE: During the curing time of the polyurethane adhesive, the door windows must be left open.

1. Refer to: Side Curtain Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Air Deflector (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Shield (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Motor (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

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

1. Refer to: Rear Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel Trim (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

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