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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 659 (ROOF OPENING PANEL)GENERAL PROCEDURESROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Roof Opening Panel Alignment
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Roof Opening Panel Alignment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the roof opening panel to the VENT position.
- Loosen the 4 roof opening panel glass screws.
- To access the glass screws, unclip the top portion of the concertina blind and position aside as shown.
- Close the roof opening panel glass.
NOTE:
The correct position of the roof opening panel glass to the roof panel should be -1.50 mm to 0 mm (-0.059 to 0 in) at the front edge and 0 mm to 1.5 mm (0 to 0.059 in) at the rear edge of the roof panel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.