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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear seats to access the quarter trim panels. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  2. Remove the body side trim finish panel.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    2. Remove the finish panel from the body side.
      Fig 1: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
      G01440902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, disconnect the powerpoint electrical connector.
  4. Remove the rear seat belt shoulder strap opening covers.
    • Pry the seat belt shoulder strap covers from the upper trim panels.
      Fig 2: Removing Rear Seat Belt Shoulder Strap Opening Covers
      G01440903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Pull the rear door weatherstrip off at the rear door opening to access the trim panel pin-type retainers.
  6. Remove the rear upper body side trim panel (extended wagon shown).
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    3. Remove the rear upper body side trim panel.
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Upper Body Side Trim Panel
      G01440904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the rear lower body side trim panel (extended wagon shown).
    1. Remove the screws.
      • For the regular wagon, remove the three trim panel screws.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    3. Lift the panel slightly and remove the trim panel from the body side.
      Fig 4: Removing Rear Lower Body Side Trim Panel (Extended Wagon Shown)
      G01440905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the window latches, if so equipped.
    1. Remove the two screws.
    2. Remove the window latch.
      Fig 5: Removing Window Latch
      G01440906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the driver seat to the full forward position.
  10. Remove the front seat belt guide cover.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Seat Belt Guide Cover
    G01440907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the nut and front safety belt guide.
    Fig 7: Removing Nut And Front Safety Belt Guide
    G01440908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the front upper body side trim panel.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the front upper trim panel from the body side.
      Fig 8: Removing Front Upper Trim Panel From Body Side
      G01440909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the front lower body side trim panel.
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    3. Lift the front upper trim panel slightly upward and remove from the body side.
      Fig 9: Removing Front Lower Body Side Trim Panel
      G01440910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • To install the front upper body side trim panel, start at the lower pillar, then work to the second lower pillar.
    • To install the rear lower body side trim panel, start with the clip to the heater housing, then snap the trim panel into the panel clips.
    • To install the rear upper body side trim panel, start with the rear lower portion of the panel at the pillar.
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