Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

1.

Remove the C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel .

2.

Remove the D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel .

3.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the liftgate scuff plate, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the liftgate scuff plate before installing.

Remove the liftgate scuff plate.
- Lift the liftgate scuff plate upward to release the liftgate scuff plate retaining clips.

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4.

Remove the rear floor cargo space trim panel.

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5.

Remove the floor jack assembly.

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Expedition EL/Navigator L

6.

Remove the cargo space trim panel.
- 1.
  
  Move the cargo shelf to the upright position.
- 2.
  
  Remove the cargo space trim panel.

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7.

NOTE: RH cargo shelf bracket shown, LH similar.

Remove the LH and RH cargo shelf bracket bolts.

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8.

Remove the pin-type retainers and position aside the carpeting.

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9.

Remove the cargo space panel.
- Remove the LH and RH bolts.
- Remove the cargo space panel by pulling upward.

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10.

Remove the third row seat safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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11.

Remove the rear quarter trim panel pin-type retainer.

Expedition EL/Navigator L

12.

Remove the third row seat safety belt anchor and scrivet.
- Remove the third row seat safety belt anchor bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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13.

Remove the rear quarter trim panel bolt.

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14.

Open the third row safety belt anchor bolt cover.

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15.

Remove the third row seat safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

16.

Remove the third row safety belt.

All vehicles

17.

Remove the rear door scuff plate by pulling upward.

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18.

Remove the second row safety belt anchor.
- Remove the second row safety belt anchor bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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19.

Fold the seat back of the third row seat to the full downward position.

20.

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

Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
- Disengage the rear clip on the base of the trim panel first, by pulling the bottom rear edge toward the center of the vehicle.
- Disengage the remaining clips.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.

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21.

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.