Lincoln Aviator: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Seal
Removal
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Remove the moonroof.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
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To remove the seal, start at the splice joint at center
rear area and pull in the direction shown along the seal path instead of
pulling straight out at 90 degrees.
Installation
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Install the new seal by aligning the seal butt joint
to center of rear glass encapsulation mark. Press 50 mm onto flange at
butt joint first.
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Align the rear corners and press down onto flange
assuring seal drain is in frame water pockets and spouts align.
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Secure remaining rear seal to moonroof staring from corner and working inboard back to the butt joint.
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Align front corners next and secure prior to securing front and sides.
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Once front corners are installed, continue to work from corners and press on the front and side portions.
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NOTE:
After installation of seal slight waviness of seal
lip may be evident, but lip must lay open to allow proper engagement to
roof flange.
Inspect that all seal corners drains are in frame water pockets and align with drain spouts.
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Apply krytox to outboard seal bulb and top side of lip.
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Install the moonroof.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the roof opening panel frame.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Check
NOTE:
The object used in this system check can be
fabricated using a 9 cm diameter (3 in I.D.) pipe, 100 cm (39 in) in
length (available as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, or similar from a
hardware or plumbing supply.
NOTE:
The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a level surface...
WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate...