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2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Roof Opening Panel Shield: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Remove the roof opening panel fixed glass. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Fixed Glass .
  2. NOTE: Make sure the tension release pin is removed after the roof opening panel shield is installed or damage to the roof opening panel components may occur.

    Release the tension on the roof opening panel shield.

    1. Rotate the shield clockwise until the holes align.
    2. NOTE: A 1 mm (0.039 in) hex wrench can be used as a retaining pin.

      Insert a 1 mm (0.039 in) retaining pin, or equivalent, all the way through the shaft.

    GFD562251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Detach the shield cross bar from the shield drive cable arms on both sides.

    1. Insert a 2 mm (0.039 in) hex wrench into the gap on the cable arm and apply pressure against the roof opening shield crossbar.
    2. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver between the shield drive cable and the roof opening shield crossbar. Using a twisting motion, detach the roof opening shield crossbar.

    GFD562252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Drill the rivet and detach the anti-static spring from the roof opening panel shield crossbar.

    Use the General Equipment: Electric Drill

    Use the General Equipment: Punch

    Use the General Equipment: Vacuum Cleaner

    GFD562253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Roll the roof opening panel tension bar upward to detach the bar from the frame and remove the roof opening panel tension bar.
    GFD562254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the roof opening panel shield.

    1. Rotate the roof opening panel shield until the end of the shaft is aligned with the bracket opening.
    2. Lift the roof opening panel shield off of the brackets.

GFD562255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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