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1999 Mercury Sable Repair Question


Topics covered: Roof, Panel, Paint.
Mileage: 75,000 miles.

Asked on October 21, 2012

Mercury Sable Roof Problem

The sunroof cover was slammed open, breaking the guide rail for the cover. How can this be fixed, how long do the repairs take and how much will it cost?
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Replied on October 21, 2012

MOON ROOF PANEL ASSEMBLY

Removal & Installation

1. Fully open moon roof glass panel and sun shade. Pull up on rear of air deflector support and disengage from track retainer. Rotate roof deflector support and remove from air deflector. Remove 8 screws attaching roof sliding panel rails.

2. Connect rear of air deflector support to track retainer. Close moon roof glass panel. Remove moon roof motor.

3. Remove 2 roof sliding panel-to-roof panel screws. Cover painted surfaces. Lift moon roof panel assembly out of vehicle. To install reverse removal procedure.

Tighten 2 roof sliding panel-to-roof panel screws, moon roof motor screws andmoon roof sliding panel rail screws to 36-53 INCH lbs. (4-6 N.m).

Not sure of the cost and you should be checking locally as prices varies according to location.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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