B-Pillar Trim Panel: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Upper and Lower B-Pillar Trim Panels
- Position the front door weatherstrip aside.
- Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
- Release the clips.
- Disconnect the front scuff plate trim panel electrical connector.
- Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
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NOTE: Long wheelbase shown, short wheelbase similar.
Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
- Position the front door weatherstrip aside.
- Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
- Disconnect the front seatbelt retractor from the front seatbelt anchor pretensioner.
- Press in on the release button Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
- Disconnect the front seatbelt retractor.
- Remove the front seatbelt anchor pretensioner boot.
- Press in on the sides of the front seatbelt anchor pretensioner boot.
- Lift up and remove the front seatbelt anchor pretensioner boot.
- Release the clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel
- Remove the B-pillar passenger assist handle covers. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Remove the bolts and the B-pillar passenger assist handle.
Torque
: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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NOTE: The upper B-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 upper B-pillar trim panel.
Slide the upper B-pillar trim panel down, aligning the clips to the slots in the sheet metal.
- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.