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C-Pillar Trim Panel: Removal

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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
    GFD274877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles without Inflatable Seatbelts 

  2. Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
    GFD274866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Long wheelbase shown, short wheelbase similar.

    Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.

    GFD274867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Release the tabs and remove the second row seatbelt anchor cover. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD274878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the anchor nut and position the second row outer seatbelt retractor aside.

    Torque

    : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    GFD274879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with Inflatable Seatbelts 

  6. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.

    Open the seatbelt tongue cover.

    1. Push the seatbelt tongue lower cover to one side, lift and disengage that side of the cover.
    2. Push the seatbelt tongue lower cover to one side, lift and disengage that side of the cover.
    3. Push the seatbelt tongue lower cover forward to disengage and open the cover.

    GFD274880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Follow unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.

    Disassemble the lap belt from the seatbelt tongue.

    1. Push down on the lap belt spring clip.
    2. Remove the pin.
    3. Pull the lap belt through the seatbelt tongue cover.

    GFD274881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  8. Position the second row outer seatbelt retractor guide cover down on the seatbelt. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD274882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Release the lower and the middle C-pillar trim panel clips. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover.
    GFD274883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: The C-pillar trim panel must be positioned downward to allow the upper clips to release correctly. Failure to follow this direction may cause damage to the C-pillar trim panel.

    Slide the C-pillar trim panel down, aligning the clips to the slots in the sheet metal.

    GFD274884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the C-pillar trim panel while feeding the second row outer seatbelt retractor through the opening.
GFD274885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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