D-Pillar Trim Panel - Short Wheelbase: 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:
RH shown, LH similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
- Release the clips and the liftgate scuffplate trim panel.
- Remove the load floor cover.
- Position the load floor storage compartment cover up.
- Remove the vehicle jack assembly.
- Disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector.
- Remove the load floor storage compartment bolts.
- Release the clips and remove the load floor storage compartment.
- Remove the anchor bolt and position the third row outer seatbelt retractor aside.
Torque
: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Position the third row outer seatbelt retractor guide cover aside. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Disconnect the third row center seatbelt retractor from the third row center seatbelt retractor mini-buckle.
- Press the release button. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
- Release the third row center seatbelt retractor.
- Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
- Release the clips and remove the liftgate opening upper trim panel.
- Release the D-pillar trim panel clips.
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NOTE: The D-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 D-pillar trim panel.
Slide the D-pillar trim panel down, aligning the clips to the slots in the sheet metal.
- Remove the D-pillar trim panel while feeding the third row outer seatbelt retractor through the opening.
- If equipped. Disconnect the D-pillar speaker electrical connector.