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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESUN ROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOPSUNROOFGENERAL PROCEDURESROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Roof Opening Panel Alignment
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Roof Opening Panel Alignment
- Open the roof opening panel to the VENT position.
- Loosen the 4 roof opening panel glass screws.
- Close the roof opening panel glass.
- Adjust the roof opening panel glass.
- Open the roof opening panel to the VENT position and tighten the 4 roof opening panel glass screws.
NOTE:
The correct position of the roof opening panel glass to the roof panel should be -1.5 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.
Make sure the roof opening panel is centered in the roof opening.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.