Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles with third row seating

Release the 2 levers located at each lower outboard edge of the third row seat cushion.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Seat Cushion Releasing Latch
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the D-pillar lower safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

All vehicles

Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
Remove the rear upper headliner trim panel.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Upper Headliner Trim Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.