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Sunroof Ford Crown Victoria II

Sun Roof/t-Top/convertible Top 52 illustrations ~1210 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Roof opening panel alignment, glass front edge0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in)
Roof opening panel alignment, glass rear edge0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in)
Silicone Sealant WSB-M11P41-B1ESB-M4D-7-A
Metal Primer (Part 1)ESB-6J65-A
Metal Primer (Part 2)ESB-6165-A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Roof opening panel glass screws4
Roof opening panel rail bolts10
Roof opening panel motor screws5
Trough assembly screws2

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Roof Opening Panel

The roof opening panel consists of the following components

  1. roof opening panel
  2. roof opening panel glass
  3. roof opening panel control switch
  4. roof opening panel covers
  5. roof opening panel module
  6. roof opening panel motor
  7. roof opening panel seal
  8. roof opening panel shield
  9. trough assembly

The system operates in the following manner

  1. When the roof opening panel control switch is rocked rearward, the roof opening glass slides into the storage space between the headliner and the roof opening panel, exposing an opening over the front seats.
  2. Momentarily pressing then releasing the roof opening panel control switch activates the one-touch opening feature. The roof opening panel slides fully rearward automatically. Pressing the roof opening panel control switch with the roof opening panel moving cancels the one-touch operation.
  3. When the roof opening panel control switch is rocked forward with the roof opening panel glass fully back in the storage space, the roof opening panel glass moves forward from the storage position.

Near the end of the forward travel, the rear portion of the roof opening panel glass moves upward on two lifter arms.

  1. When the roof opening panel control switch is rocked forward with the roof opening panel glass fully forward, the rear of the roof opening panel glass opens to the VENT position.
  2. With the roof opening panel glass in the VENT position, rocking the roof opening panel control switch rearward closes the roof opening panel glass.
  3. The roof opening panel shield can be manually slid forward and rearward to cover the headliner opening when the roof opening panel glass is in the full closed position. When the roof opening panel glass is moved rearward into the storage space between the headliner and the roof, the roof opening panel shield is pulled rearward by the roof opening panel glass. When the roof opening panel glass is moved forward to the full closed position, the roof opening panel shield will be pulled from the storage space enough to access the handle and be closed by hand.
  4. The roof opening panel control module provides the logic for the roof opening panel operation.
  5. The roof opening panel control switch is not repairable and is part of the message center module. For removal and installation, refer to «MESSAGE CENTER MODULE»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#information-center) .

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for schematic and connector information.

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Scheme 1: Roof Opening Panel

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Scheme 2: Inspection and Verification
  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
  3. If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
  4. If the concern(s) remain after the inspection, determine the condition(s) and go to the «SYMPTOM CHART»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#sunroof) .

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Scheme 3: Symptom Chart

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Scheme 4: PINPOINT TEST A: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL HAS EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE

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Scheme 5: PINPOINT TEST B: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LEAKS

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Scheme 6: PINPOINT TEST C: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATION.>

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Scheme 7: PINPOINT TEST D: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE

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Scheme 13: PINPOINT TEST E: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE IN THE VENT POSITION

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Scheme 15: PINPOINT TEST F: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL DOES NOT STOP IN FLUSH FROM ANY POSITION

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Scheme 17: PINPOINT TEST G: THE EXPRESS OPEN IS INOPERATIVE

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Scheme 20: PINPOINT TEST H: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WILL NOT SLIDE CLOSED OR WILL NOT VENT UP

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Scheme 22: Roof Opening Panel Alignment

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  1. Swing the LH and the RH roof opening panel covers rearward.
  2. Loosen the four roof opening panel glass screws (two each side).
  3. Adjust the front of the roof opening panel glass edge.
  4. Adjust the rear of the roof opening panel glass edge.
  5. Tighten the four roof opening panel glass screws (two each side).
  6. Install the LH and the RH roof opening panel covers.

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Scheme 27: Removal

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  1. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to «HEADLINER»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation__headliner) .
  2. Disconnect the drain tubes.
  3. Position the electrical harness aside. Disconnect the electrical connector. Release the five harness retaining clips.
  4. Remove the roof opening panel rail bolts and screws.
  5. Remove the roof opening panel.

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Scheme 29: Installation

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  1. Transfer the necessary components.
  2. Position the roof opening panel.
  3. Install the roof opening panel rail bolts in the sequence shown.
  4. Install the electrical harness. Connect the electrical harness. Attach the five harness retaining clips.
  5. Connect the drain tubes.
  6. Install the headliner. For additional information, refer to «HEADLINER»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation__headliner) .
  7. Adjust the roof opening panel glass height. For additional information, refer to «ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#sunroof) .

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Scheme 32: Removal

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  1. Operate the roof opening panel glass to the flush position.
  2. Swing the LH and RH roof opening panel covers rearward.
  3. Remove the four roof opening panel glass screws (two each side).
  4. From outside the vehicle, lift the roof opening panel glass from the vehicle.
  5. Remove the roof opening panel glass seal.

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Scheme 36: Installation

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  1. Install the roof opening panel glass seal. Position the roof opening panel glass seal seam in the center of the passenger side of the roof opening panel glass.
  2. Install the roof opening panel glass.
  3. Tighten the four roof opening panel glass screws (two each side).
  4. Install the LH and the RH roof opening panel covers.
  5. Adjust the roof opening panel glass height. For additional information, refer to «ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#sunroof) .

Roof Opening Panel Seal

ItemSpecification
Silicone Sealant WSB-M11P41-B1ESB-M4D-7-A
Metal Primer (Part1) ESB-6J65-A
Metal Primer (Part 2) ESB-6165-A

MATERIAL

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Scheme 38: Removal
  1. Remove the roof opening panel glass. For additional information, refer to «ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#sunroof) .
  2. Retract the lifter arms to the full open position.
  3. Cover the interior of the vehicle.
  4. Drill out the 14 rivets.
  5. Remove the roof opening panel trim ring.
  6. Clean all remaining sealant from the roof opening panel opening. Apply metal primer to any exposed metal in the roof opening panel trim ring area.
  7. Remove the roof opening panel trim ring retainer.
  8. Clean any debris from the roof opening panel track and frame area.

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Scheme 39: Installation

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  1. Apply a 6.35 mm (0.25 in) bead of sealant to the new roof opening panel trim ring.
  2. Starting at the rear of the roof opening panel opening, position the roof opening panel trim ring.
  3. Using the witness marks on the new roof opening panel trim ring, drill the rivet holes.
  4. Install the 14 rivets.
  5. Install the trim ring retainer.
  6. Inspect the 14 rivet heads for a smooth, flush fit. Remove any burrs or nicks from the rivet heads.
  7. Operate the lifting arms back to the vent position.
  8. Install the roof opening panel glass. For additional information, refer to «ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#sunroof) .

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Scheme 45: Removal

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  1. Remove the roof opening panel glass. For additional information, refer to «ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#sunroof) .
  2. Remove the trough assembly. Remove the two screws (one each side). Remove the trough assembly.
  3. Pull the roof opening panel shield forward.
  4. Flex the center of the roof opening panel shield up to disengage it from the track.

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Scheme 48: Installation

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  1. Flex the center of the roof opening panel shield up and insert the front and rear tabs in the track.
  2. Install the trough assembly under the tab on each side.
  3. Install the two screws (one each side).
  4. Install the roof opening panel glass. For additional information, refer to «ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#sunroof) .

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Scheme 51: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to «HEADLINER»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation__headliner) .
  2. Remove the roof opening panel motor. Remove the wire retainers. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the screws

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Scheme 52: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to «HEADLINER»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation__headliner) .
  2. Remove the roof opening panel control module. Remove the tie-strap. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Slide the module from the bracket.