Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles except Expedition EL/NavigatorL

NOTE: Right side with power vent windows shown, all others similar.

1.

NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.

Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
- 1.
  
  Position the shoulder safety belt guide cover upward.
- 2.
  
  Remove the shoulder safety belt guide bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- 3.
  
  Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.

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All vehicles

2.

Remove the rear upper headliner trim panel.
- Pull the rear upper headliner trim panel downward to release the retaining clips.

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3.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the D-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the D-pillar trim panel before installing.

Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
- 1.
  
  Disengage the upper clip by pulling downward.
- 2.
  
  Unseat the D-pillar trim panel and rotate forward to remove.
- If equipped, disconnect the speaker electrical connector.

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4.

NOTE: During installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.