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Removal And Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to section BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  2. Open the 4 A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.
  3. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 A-pillar passenger assist handles.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  4. Remove the 2 A-pillar trim panels.
  5. Remove the 2 B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel .
  6. Remove the 2 C-pillar trim panels. For additional information refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel .
  7. Remove the 2 D-pillar trim panels.
  8. Remove the 2 screws and the overhead console.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  9. Remove the 4 screws, the 2 sun visors and the 2 clips.
    • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
  10. Remove the interior lamp lens.
  11. Remove the 2 interior lamp screws and the front interior lamp.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  12. Remove the cargo lamp.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  13. Remove the 3 child seat tether anchor covers.
  14. Remove the 3 bolts and the child seat tether anchors.
    • To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
  15. If equipped, remove the 2 screws and the coat hooks.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  16. Remove the 4 passenger assist handle bolts and the 2 passenger assist handles.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    17. NOTE: When installing the retainer it should meet at the rear of the roof opening and have no gaps or overlaps.
  17. If equipped, remove the headliner retainer.
  18. Remove the 5 headliner pin-type retainers.
    19. CAUTION: Do not disconnect the delete resistor during headliner removal.
  19. If equipped, cut and remove the lanyard between the delete resistor and the headliner.
    20. Fig 1: Lanyard Between Delete Resistor And Headliner
    GF0023687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the headliner.
  21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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