Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
- Remove the C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - FREESTYLE .
- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - FREESTYLE .
- Position the bottom portion of rear door weatherstrip aside to gain access to rear portion of scuff plate trim panel.
- Position the rear portion of the scuff plate trim panel aside to gain access to the rear quarter trim panel retaining screw.
- Remove the rear quarter trim panel retaining screw.
- Position the 2nd row seats in the flat position.
- Position the 3rd row seats in the flat position.
- Remove the 3rd row safety belt anchor-to-floor bolt trim cover.
- Remove the 3rd row safety belt anchor-to-floor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the cargo net retaining hooks.
- Position the rear of the rear quarter trim panel away from the body.
- Disconnect the auxiliary power electrical connector.
- Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
- Pull the rear quarter trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle to release the retaining clips.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.