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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 872 (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 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. 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.
- 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.