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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1001 (SUNROOF)GENERAL PROCEDURESROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Roof Opening Panel Alignment

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Roof Opening Panel Alignment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Milan, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, and 2008 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.

Fig 1: Locating Roof Opening Panel Glass Screws

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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.

Make sure the roof opening panel is centered in the roof opening.

Adjust the roof opening panel glass.

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Opening Panel Glass Gap

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Tighten the 4 roof opening panel glass screws to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).

Fig 3: Locating Roof Opening Panel Glass Screws

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Open the roof opening panel to the VENT position.
Reattach the concertina blind making sure that it is fully seated on the 3 clips in roof panel glass.

Fig 4: Locating Roof Panel Glass Clips

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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.