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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2011EXPEDITION RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESUN ROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOPSUNROOF - ROOF OPENING PANELREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONROOF OPENING PANEL FRAMEREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2011 Ford Expedition RWD

Removal and Installation

2011 Ford Expedition RWDSECTION Removal and Installation

NOTE: The roof opening panel must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel, including: whenever the roof opening panel has been removed from the roof opening panel assembly, a new roof opening panel motor/module has been installed or when a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this information.

Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION .
Disconnect the electrical connector and 3 pushpin retainers.
- Position the wiring harness aside.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connector And Pushpin Retainers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the roof opening panel frame.
1. Disconnect the 4 roof opening panel drain hoses.
2. Remove the 9 bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. Remove the roof opening panel frame.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Roof Opening Panel Frame, Roof Opening Panel Drain Hoses And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. If a new roof opening panel frame is being installed, transfer the existing roof opening panel motor, air deflector, rear trough, roof opening panel glass and roof opening panel shield onto the new frame assembly. Initialize the roof opening panel motor. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this information.

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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.