Sunroof: Other Ford Escape I

Roof Opening Panel

The roof opening panel consists of the following

1. air deflector
2. overhead console
3. roof opening panel
4. roof opening panel motor
5. roof opening panel module
6. roof opening panel shield
7. roof opening panel switch
8. roof opening panel drain hoses

The roof opening panel is an electronically operated panel that can be opened or closed by depressing a switch located inside the vehicle on the overhead console. It also has a one-touch open feature.

When the roof opening panel switch is rocked rearward, the roof opening panel moves back into the storage space between the headliner and the roof panel (50202).

The roof opening panel can be moved to the fully closed position by rocking the switch forward and holding it until the roof opening panel is fully closed.

When the roof opening panel is in the fully closed position, the rear portion can be raised to the vent position to provide ventilation by rocking the switch forward. The roof opening panel can be closed by rocking the switch rearward.

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The roof opening panel is an electronically operated panel that can be opened or closed by the roof opening panel switch. Actuating the switch in either a forward or rearward motion supplies a ground to the roof opening panel module. The roof opening panel module supplies the power to the roof opening panel motor when the switch is depressed. The vent and softstop functions are controlled by the roof opening panel module and an internal roof position switch within the roof opening panel motor. These positions are obtained when an internal motor cam opens the roof position switch removing the ground from the switch.

Express Open

The roof opening panel has an express open feature activated when the switch is pressed for one second and released. This function is controlled by the roof opening panel module.

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1. Verify the customer concern by operating the roof opening panel.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage. Visual Inspection Chart
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the «Symptom Chart»(ref-178445-S39981534342005061500000) t.

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1. Loosen the four roof opening panel bolts.
2. Close the roof opening panel.
3. Adjust the roof opening panel.
4. Tighten the roof opening panel bolts.

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1. Open the roof opening panel to the vent position.
2. Remove the six roof opening panel bolts.
3. From outside the vehicle, remove the roof opening panel.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Check for correct alignment of the roof opening panel. See «Roof Opening Panel Alignment»(ref-178445-S09370835512005061500000) .

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1. Remove the roof opening panel. For additional information, refer to «Roof Opening Panel»(ref-178445-S20725689142005061500000) in this section.
2. Remove the water channel. Remove the bolts. Remove the water channel.
3. Slide the roof opening panel shield forward.
4. Remove the roof opening panel shield. Disengage the four spring loaded guides. Remove the roof opening panel shield.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Close the roof opening panel.
2. Remove the headliner.
3. Remove the roof opening panel motor. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the bolts. Remove the roof opening panel motor.

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1. Connect the roof opening panel motor electrical connector.
2. With the motor still removed, bump the roof opening panel switch one time only towards the close or vent open position.
3. Install the roof opening panel motor. Position the roof opening panel motor. Install the bolts.
4. Check for correct operation of the roof opening panel motor.
5. Install the headliner.

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1. Remove the headliner.
2. Disconnect the in-line electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the four roof opening panel drain hoses.
4. Release the wire harness locators.
5. Remove the roof opening panel frame. Remove the eight roof opening panel frame bolts. Remove the roof opening panel frame.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.