501-17-1 501-17-1 Roof Opening Panel

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Security Override
Roof Opening Panel
To override a bounce-back condition (to overcome
The roof opening panel consists of the following:
the resistance of ice on the roof opening panel seal
for example), within 2 seconds of a bounce-back Air deflector
event, pull and hold the SLIDE or TILT control
Roof opening panel drain hose
switch. The closing force will begin to increase
Roof opening panel frame
each time the roof opening panel is closed for the
Roof opening panel glass first 3 closing cycles (bounce-back will still be
enabled).
Roof opening panel glass seal
Roof opening panel motor and module assembly
Roof opening panel shield (sun shade)
Roof opening panel shield guide feet
Roof opening panel switch
Roof opening panel trough
Roof opening panel trough guides
Skid plates
Trim lace
Roof Opening Panel Operation
The roof opening panel assembly uses an integrated
motor and module to operate the roof opening
panel. The roof opening panel is an electronically
operated glass panel that has one-touch open,
one-touch close and one-touch vent features.
To vent the roof opening panel, the roof opening
panel must first be in the CLOSED position. Press
and release the TILT control switch. The roof
opening panel will move to the VENT position
automatically. To close the roof opening panel from
the VENT position, pull and hold the TILT control
switch until the glass panel stops moving.
To open the roof opening panel, press and release
the SLIDE control switch. The roof opening panel
will open automatically. The roof opening panel
movement can be stopped at any time by pressing
the switch again.
To close the roof opening panel, pull and release
the SLIDE or TILT control switch. The roof
opening panel will close automatically. The roof
opening panel movement can be stopped at any time
by pressing the switch again.
Bounce-Back
The roof opening panel has a bounce-back feature.
If an obstacle has been detected in the roof opening
panel as the sliding glass is closing, the roof
opening panel will automatically open and stop at a
predetermined position.
Copyright 2008, Ford Motor Company
Last updated: 8/13/2008 2009 Explorer, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport Trac, 12/2008
501-17-2 501-17-2 Roof Opening Panel
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Roof Opening Panel Drain Hose Routing Explorer
NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
2009 Explorer, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport Trac, 12/2008
501-17-3 501-17-3 Roof Opening Panel
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Roof Opening Panel Drain Hose Routing Explorer Sport Trac
NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
2009 Explorer, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport Trac, 12/2008