Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 663 (ROOF OPENING PANEL)GENERAL PROCEDURESTIMING ADJUSTMENT
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Timing Adjustment
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Timing Adjustment
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.
NOTE:
Anytime a roof opening panel motor is removed, the cables/mechanisms can experience free-play movement. It is important that the cables do not move. They are timed to be parallel with each other. If one or both are moved in either direction, they must be re-timed.
- Remove the roof opening panel glass. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS .
- Remove the roof opening panel motor. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR .
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, push on the back of the drive slide until it contacts the timing screw. Repeat on other side.
- Reinstall the roof opening panel motor but do not carry out the roof opening panel motor initialization. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR .
- Reinstall the roof opening panel glass. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS .
- Operate the roof opening panel to the full VENT position and hold for 6 seconds.
- Initialize the roof opening panel motor. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION .
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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.