Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear window. Refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
If equipped, remove the overhead console.
- Release the locking tabs while pulling down.
Remove the left and right visors.

Fig 1: Removing Left And Right Visors
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Remove the left and right visor arm clips.

Fig 3: Removing Left And Right Visor Arm Clips
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Position the left and right front door opening weatherstrips down from the headliner.

Fig 4: Identifying Position Left And Right Front Door Opening Weatherstrips Down From Headliner
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Remove the left and right windshield side garnish moulding. Refer to MOULDING - WINDSHIELD SIDE GARNISH .
Remove rear B-pillar assist handles.
1. Remove the four covers (two on each handle).
2. Remove the four screws (two on each handle).
3. Remove the two B-pillar assist handles.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Rear B-Pillar Assist Handles
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If equipped, remove the rear and front passenger assist handles.
1. Remove the covers and screws.
2. Remove the rear assist handles.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Rear Assist Handles
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Remove the left and right rear coat hooks.

Fig 7: Removing Left And Right Rear Coat Hooks
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Remove the two courtesy lamps.
- Remove the courtesy lamp lens, then remove the screws.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Courtesy Lamp Lens
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Remove the two headliner front pin-type retainers.

Fig 9: Removing Headliner Front Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the two headliner rear pin-type retainers.

Fig 10: Removing Headliner Rear Pin-Type Retainers
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CAUTION: If the safety belt retractor is to be reused, do not allow the safety belt to be retracted all the way into the retractor. Doing so may cause the retractor to lock and not release the safety belt.

NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide and cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide or cover is damaged or cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide.

Fig 11: Removing Front And Rear Seat Nut

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Lift up on the cover and remove the front and rear seat nut and shoulder safety belt guides.
Remove the front and rear door scuff plates.

Fig 12: Removing Front And Rear Door Scuff Plates
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Position the B-pillar trim panels aside.

Fig 13: Identifying Position B-Pillar Trim Panels Aside
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NOTE: The left front seat back must be fully reclined.

NOTE: Make sure not to damage the headliner when removing it from the vehicle.

Remove the headliner through the rear window opening.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.