taking out the moon sun roof

[pacmar_992002]

hello can anyone tell me how to take out the moon roof and tracks the whole unit step by step cant see how it comes out.thanks any help.:rolleyes:

[98TC-Cartier]

Shop manual, look at http://www.fordcds.com , or buy from ebay.

[pacmar_992002]

hello i need some help can anyone tell me step by step how to take out the sun roof out of our 1995 continental thank u:cool:

[Fordace]

To remove glass panel, remove three roof sliding panel opening shield front retaining screws.
Slide roof sliding panel opening shield (50988) and sunshade fully rearward to expose six glass retaining screws (three each side).
To remove sunshade, remove glass retaining screws and washers.
Push glass up from inside vehicle and remove. Take care not to scratch glass or roof paint.
Slide roof sliding panel opening shield and sunshade forward halfway across moon roof opening.
Lift shield to clear sunshade tabs.
Push roof sliding panel opening shield fully rearward.
Slide sunshade fully forward.
Push spring-loaded rear guides inward to disengage rear guides from sunshade tracks.
Turn sunshade 90 degrees and remove through roof opening.

Installation
With sunshade at an angle, insert one sunshade rear tab under the side track sections at rear of moon roof opening.
Insert other rear tab and place sunshade in position.
Slide roof sliding panel opening shield forward, lifting it to clear sunshade front tabs.
Lower roof sliding panel opening shield onto sunshade at front tabs. Roof sliding panel opening shield must be outside of tabs or moon roof will not function properly.
Slide sunshade and roof sliding panel opening shield fully rearward.
Install glass. Align with holes for screws. Take care not to push lifter arm slide out of track.
Install six glass retaining screws and washers. Tighten screws to 1.0-1.5 (9-13 lb-in).
Adjust glass as described.
Slide roof sliding panel opening shield fully forward and install three screws. Tighten screws to 0.8-1.5 Nm (7-13 lb-in).
Close sunshade if desired.

Roof Panel, Sliding

Removal

Open glass panel and sunshade fully.

NOTE: Do not remove the rear cover plate screws located second from rear on each side.

Remove eight screws retaining the sides of the sun roof module.
Remove four screws retaining the front of the sun roof module.

NOTE: Mask roof panel in front of sun roof opening to prevent scratches.

Close glass panel.
Remove sun roof motor as described.
Remove two transmission screws at the rear of sun roof housing.
CAUTION: Always handle module by glass panel and avoid squeezing module to prevent damaging components.
Remove the sun roof module, lifting up and forward.

[Fordace]

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[pacmar_992002]

thank you very much for the best directions greatly appreciated

[Steve Moran]

Thanks guys! Both the answers will help a few people down the road.