Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Sunroof / Moonroof Frame: Service and Repair
Roof Opening Panel Frame
ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system, including:
whenever the roof opening panel motor has been removed from the roof opening panel system, the roof opening panel glass has been removed from the
roof opening panel system, the roof opening panel assembly has been removed from the vehicle, a new roof opening panel motor has been installed, a
new roof opening panel glass has been installed or a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. Refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor
Initialization. See: Sunroof / Moonroof Motor/Service and Repair/Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization
1. Remove the headliner.
2. Remove the 2 retaining screws and the upper console bracket.
3. Disconnect the roof opening panel motor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the 4 roof opening panel drain hoses from the corners of the roof opening panel frame.
5. Remove the entertainment center support bracket (if equipped).
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Remove the 7 bolts.
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Remove the support bracket.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the roof opening panel frame, be sure to support the roof opening panel frame when removing the frame
bolts.
6. Remove the 10 roof opening panel frame bolts.
