Lincoln Aviator: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Air Deflector
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Place the roof opening panel glass in the fully OPEN position.
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On both sides.
Unhook the spring.
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On both sides.
Unhook the spring and remove the tension spring.
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On both sides.
Slide the bow and tilt lever out of the guide rails.
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Starting form either of the corner and to the center
push downward on the air deflector material and separate the material
from the tabs. Remove the air deflector assembly.
Installation
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Install the air deflector assembly and start inserting
the air deflector material into the fabric slot starting form the center
locator to either ends.
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On both sides.
Slide the bow pin first and then the tilt lever pin second into the guide rail channels.
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On both sides.
Hook the rear end of the spring on to the guide rails.
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On both sides.
Hook the front end of the spring on to the bow.
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Carry out the roof opening panel initialization.
Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
Adjustment
NOTE:
Rear Fixed Glass Panel
NOTE:
If the rear fixed glass is in need of adjustment, align the
rear fixed glass panel and then align the front sliding glass panel...
Removal
The roof opening panel control switch is replaced as an assembly with the overhead console.
Refer to: Overhead Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel will use the rear most reinforcement only.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information...
WARNING: Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or near the headliner
at the siderail that may come into contact
with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the
risk of personal injury in the event of a
crash...