Body - Sunroof Slow Operation/Sticking/Binding
TSB 07-25-412/24/07
ROOF OPENING PANEL SLOW OR
STICKING/BINDING OPERATION
FORD:
2007 Edge
LINCOLN:
2007 MKX
ISSUE
Some 2007 Edge and MKX vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel and built before 8/1/2007 may experience a roof opening panel operating slow or sticking. This may be caused by the roof opening panel guide tracks being out of specification.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove roof opening panel guide track mechanism following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17.
2. Remove both ditch moldings and clip strips. (Figure 1)
3. Remove both side panel end caps. (Figure 2)
4. Tape painted roof area next to panels to prevent damage to paint. (Figure 3)
5. Remove and discard both roof opening panel trims.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THE CUTTING BLADES ARE CHANGED WHERE THE CUTTING DEPTH CHANGES TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE BODY OR GLASS.
NOTE
LUBRICATE THE URETHANE ADHESIVE WITH WATER TO AID THE SPECIAL TOOL WHEN CUTTING THE URETHANE ADHESIVE.
a. Cut the urethane adhesive with a pneumatic knife and remove. (Figure 4)
6. Carefully mark the location of both idler tracks in 3 places before removing any fasteners. The new idler tracks must be installed in exactly the same position. Left hand shown, right hand similar.
7. Remove the six (6) rear idler track-to-housing screws. (Figure 5) There is a special Replacement Screw available if a screw hole becomes stripped during installation. For additional information, WSM, Section 501-17.
8. Completely loosen the two (2) center rear idler track-to-housing screws. The screws will be captured inside the track rail. In some cases it may be necessary to lift rails to completely remove screws from roof threads to allow idler track removal. (Figure 6)
9. Slide idler track rearward to disengage the idler track from the front clip.
10. Remove the idler track.
11. Remove the two (2) center screws from the idler track and install back into the roof opening module. Hand tighten the two (2) center screws.
12. Repeat Steps 6 through 10 for the opposite side idler track.
13. Trim urethane adhesive to 0.01" (0.5 mm) base of original equipment urethane along the roof opening module surface.
14. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the roof opening module surface.
15. Touch up scratches on roof opening module from cutting old panels off. Refer to WSM, Section 501-35 Restoring Corrosion Protection Following Repair.
16. Modify new idler tracks prior to installation. (Figure 7)
a. Locate the screw head access in the new idler tracks.
b. Measure and mark at the screw head access, 2 clearance slots on the inside edge of each new idler track, 1/2" (13 mm) wide and 3/16" (5 mm) deep.
c. Cut slots using a small die grinder or equivalent. View shows after modification of a new idler track. (Figure 7)
17. Install the new idler tracks.
a. Using slots, position new idler track into module.
18. Loosen the two (2) center rear idler track-to-housing screws and slide new idler track into proper position. Loosen screws only to allow idler track to slide, do not remove.
19. Install and tighten remaining six (6) rear idler track-to-housing screws to 35 lb-in (4 N.m).
20. Tighten the two (2) center rear idler track to housing screws to 35 lb-in (4 N.m).
21. Repeat Steps 16 through 19 for the opposite side idler track.
22. Install roof opening panel guide track mechanism following WSM, Section 501-17.
NOTE
DO NOT INSTALL ROOF OPENING PANEL TRIMS AT THIS TIME.
23. Test operation of roof opening panel and adjust as necessary.
CAUTION
WHEN INSTALLING URETHANE-INSTALLED PARTS, THE VEHICLE MUST NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE URETHANE HAS CURED. ADEQUATE CURE TIME IS SPECIFIED ON THE DRIVE AWAY CHART FOR EACH URETHANE PRODUCT AS THE TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY VARY. INADEQUATE OR INCORRECT CURING CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT THE RETENTION OF THE TRIM PANEL.
NOTE
BE SURE TO USE THE SAME BRAND OF CURE-RATE PRODUCTS FOR THE ADHESIVE AND PRIMER. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT BRANDS OF URETHANE AND PRIMER. REFER TO WSM, SECTION 501-17.
24. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to the specification. (Figure 8)
NOTE
USE EITHER A HIGH-RATIO, ELECTRIC OR BATTERY-OPERATED CAULK GUN THAT WILL APPLY THE URETHANE WITH LESS EFFORT AND A CONTINUOUS BEAD.
25. Apply a smooth continuous bead of urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead. (Figure 9)
26. Insert the front of the trim panel into the front trim seal then rotate the rear of the side trim panel down to engage. Apply the side trim panel assembly to the roof module. (Figure 10)
27. Install both side panel end caps.
28. Install the clip strip and ditch moldings.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
072504A 2007 Edge AWD, FWD, 6.0 Hrs.
2007 MKX AWD, FWD:
Replace Roof Opening
Panel Idler Tracks,
Includes Time to Cut Slots
in New Idler Tracks and
Replace Roof Opening
Panel Side Trim. Remove
and Install ditch molding,
Headliner, Pillar and
Quarter Trim Panels, Roof
Opening Panel Glass,
Shade and Motor, Adjust
Roof Panel Glass and
Re-initialize Motor. (Do Not
Use With 50282B, 51902A,
15790A, 04104A, 51916B,
31012A, 15790A, 14056D,
51916A, 50222A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7851070 42
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