Lincoln Aviator: Roof Opening Panel / Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Motor
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Roof Opening Panel Motor - Glass
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NOTE:
A new roof opening panel glass motor only moves toward the vent position until initialized.
Remove the roof opening panel glass motor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the retainers and the roof opening glass motor.
Torque:
27 lb.in (3 Nm)
Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shield
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NOTE:
A new roof opening panel shield motor only moves toward the closed position until initialized.
Remove the roof opening panel shield motor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the retainers and the roof opening panel shield motor.
Torque:
27 lb.in (3 Nm)
Installation
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NOTE:
When installing the roof opening panel motor, it may
be necessary to turn the roof opening panel motor slightly to engage
the drive splines.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out the power roof opening panel initialization.
Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This procedure is for the sliding glass panel only.
Place the roof opening panel shield to the fully OPEN position...
Removal
Remove the moonroof.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
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...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt,
tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt
material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any
fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover
Activation
Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button...