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.
2018 Ford Focus S, Automatic DCT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 97 (Sunroof - Roof Opening Panel)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Roof Opening Panel
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Chart - Roof Opening Panel
- Symptom Chart - NVH
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A : The Roof Opening Panel Has Excessive Wind Noise
- Pinpoint Test B : The Roof Opening Panel Leaks
- Pinpoint Test C : The Roof Opening Panel Rattles
- Pinpoint Test D : The Roof Opening Panel Is Noisy During Operation
- Pinpoint Test E : The Roof Opening Panel Does Not Open Or Close
- Pinpoint Test F : The Roof Opening Panel Does Not Open Or Close In Vent Position
- Roof Opening Panel
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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