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Sunroof: Overview Ford Escape I рестайлинг

Normal Operation

When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it is flush with the roof panel and correctly sealed.

When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it is flush with the roof panel and correctly sealed. The drain channel collects water and drains it through the front drain hose located in the A-pillar and the rear drain hose located in the C-pillar.

When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it is flush with the roof panel. All components should be secured correctly.

The roof opening panel operates smoothly while opening and closing.

PINPOINT TEST D: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATION

  1. D1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS FOR OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE Check the roof opening panel glass for any obstructions or damage from the following: sand dirt leaves Are there any obstructions or damage? Yes : REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR the roof opening panel as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to D2.
  2. D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS OPERATION Check the roof opening panel glass during operation. Is the roof opening panel glass loose or not correctly adjusted? Yes : ADJUST the roof opening panel. REFER to «ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-232187-S39111506702006051600000) . VERIFY all bolts are tightened to specification. TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to D3.
  3. D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS Open the roof opening panel glass. Check the tracks for obstructions or signs of damage. Are the tracks OK? Yes : GO to D4. No : REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR any damage as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD Check the roof opening panel shield for correct movement. Is the shield moving correctly? Yes : GO to D5. No : REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel shield. REFER to «ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD»(ref-232187-S16271493242006051600000) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. D5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR Gain access to the roof opening panel motor. Open the roof opening panel. Does the motor make excessive noise? Yes : INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor. REFER to «ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR»(ref-232187-S28894018862006051600000) . TEST the system for normal operation. No : ADJUST the roof opening panel glass. REFER to «ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-232187-S39111506702006051600000) . TEST the system for normal operation.

The roof opening panel module receives voltage on circuit 1173 (BN/OG) when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. The roof opening panel module is grounded through circuit (BK). When the roof opening panel switch is pressed, circuit (BK) and circuit (WH) are connected for open/tilt down or circuit (BK) and circuit (VT) are connected for close/tilt up. The roof opening panel module controls the roof opening panel motor by directing power and ground on circuit (OG) and circuit (RD) to the motor.

The roof opening panel position switch removes ground from circuit (OG/WH) when the roof opening panel reaches the closed position and when the roof opening panel reaches the comfort position. In these positions the roof opening panel module will remove power from the roof opening panel motor.