Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the visor and visor attaching clips. For additional information, refer to VISOR - SUN .
Remove the A-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Remove the front safety belt tongue and retractor assemblies upper attachments. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
If equipped, remove the screw and the overhead console.

Fig 1: Removing Screw And Overhead Console
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If equipped, remove the screws and the video display.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Remove the left and right center body pillar upper finish panels.
- Pull at the top of the center body pillar upper finish panel and work downward.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Left And Right Center Body Pillar Upper Finish Panels
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Remove the first row of pushpins fastening the front headliner.

Fig 4: Removing First Row Of Pushpins Fastening Front Headliner
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Pull the front headliner from underneath the front door opening weatherstrips.
Remove the front headliner from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Removing Front Headliner
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Disconnect the wire harness at the B-pillar.
Remove the coat hooks.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Remove the coat hook.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Coat Hook
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Remove the rear safety belt tongue and retractor assemblies upper attachments. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
Remove the sliding door upper roller hinge trim cover, if equipped with the sliding door.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Remove the upper roller hinge trim cover.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Upper Roller Hinge Trim Cover
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Open the sliding door and loosen the sliding door upper garnish moulding, if so equipped.
Loosen the upper body side trim panels at the headliner.
- The left-hand upper front body side trim panel is shown.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Left-Hand Upper Front Body Side Trim Panel
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Remove the rear cargo lamp. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
Remove the rear headliner attaching pushpins.

Fig 9: Removing Rear Headliner Attaching Pushpins
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Pull the headliner from underneath the door opening weatherstrips.
Remove the headliner from the vehicle.

Fig 10: Removing Headliner
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.