Roof Opening Panel Trim - Front

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1 Page 1 of Lincoln MKX 3.5L Eng Roof Opening Panel Trim Front Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Rotunda Interior Auto Glass CutOut Knife Kit 164R2450 or equivalent Material Item Specification Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal Express Dow Urethane One Step Glass Primer Betaprime 5500/5500A/5500SA Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP Sika Urethane Metal and Glass Primer Sika 206 G+P REMOVAL 1. Position the roof opening sliding glass panel to the fully OPEN position. 2. Remove the antenna. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article. NOTE: A new roof opening panel front trim seal is supplied with the new front trim panel. 3. Remove the roof opening panel front trim seal. NOTE: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body, trim panels or windshield molding.

2 Page 2 of 5 NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting the urethane adhesive. Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the roof module. 4. Refer to the adhesive path illustration and begin cutting at the center of the front trim panel and work through towards the opposite corners. Fig 1: Begin Cutting At Center Of Front Trim Panel And Work Through Towards Opposite Corners 5. Rotate the trim panel up and forward to clear the side trim panel. Cut off or bend the 2 steel alignment tabs if necessary. 6. Remove the front trim panel assembly and discard. INSTALLATION NOTE: When installing urethaneinstalled 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: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.

3 Page 3 of 5 NOTE: Avoid scratching the painted surfaces. For minor scratches or exposed metal, see the manufacturer's recommendations. 1. Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive and pads leaving no more than 0.5 mm (0.01 in) base of original equipment urethane along the roof opening module surface. Fig 2: Trimming Urethane Adhesive Leaving No More Than 0.5 mm (0.01 in) Base Of Original Equipment Urethane NOTE: Make sure the water channel is free from any foreign material. 2. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the roof opening panel module. Clean residual adhesive tape from the housing using a suitable cleaner. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand of curerate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. For additional information, refer to the Materials Chart in this procedure. 3. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to the specification.

4 Page 4 of 5 Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification NOTE: Use either a highratio, electric or batteryoperated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead. 4. Apply 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.

5 Page 5 of 5 Fig 4: Making Sure That All Gaps In Urethane Adhesive Are Smoothed Into One Continuous Bead NOTE: Make sure the windshield molding does not get pinched under the front trim panel. The windshield molding should be pulled over the top of the leading edge of the trim panel during installation. NOTE: Position front trim panel to best overall appearance. 5. Apply the front trim panel assembly to the roof module. Work the trim panel down using only vertical pressure. 6. Install the antenna. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.