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 overhead console bezel.
- Release the locking tabs while pulling down.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Locking Tabs
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Remove the screws and the left and right visors.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Visors
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Position the left and right front door opening weatherstripping down from the headliner.

Fig 3: Positioning Left And Right Front Door Opening Weatherstripping Down
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Remove the left and right windshield side garnish moulding. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

NOTE: SuperCab shown, Regular Cab and Crew Cabs are similar.

NOTE: Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with two courtesy lamps.

Remove the courtesy lamp(s).
- Remove the courtesy lamp lens, then remove the screws.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Courtesy Lamp Lens
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NOTE: Regular Cab shown.

Fig 5: Removing Scuff Plate(S)

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Remove the scuff plate(s).
SuperCab vehicles
Remove the left and right rear door striker covers at the roof trim panel.

Fig 6: Removing Left And Right Rear Door Striker Covers
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If equipped, remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster cover pin-type retainers.

Fig 7: Removing Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster Cover Pin-Type Retainers
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If equipped, remove the safety belt shoulder height adjusters.
1. Position the safety belt shoulder height adjuster cover down.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster
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Crew Cab vehicles
Remove the 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 9: Removing Two B-Pillar Assist Handles
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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 10: 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.
Position the B-pillar trim panels aside.

Fig 11: Positioning B-Pillar Trim Panels Aside
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All vehicles
Remove the two headliner rear pin-type retainers.

Fig 12: Removing Two Headliner Rear Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the LH and RH shoulder safety belt guides.
1. Position the shoulder safety belt guide cover up.
2. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide nut.
3. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Shoulder Safety Belt Guide
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Position the LH and RH rear corner trim panels aside.

Fig 14: Positioning LH And RH Rear Corner Trim Panels Aside
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If equipped, remove the assist handle(s).
1. Remove the covers and bolts.
2. Remove the assist handle.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Covers And Bolts
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NOTE: Typical is shown.

Fig 16: Removing Two Coat Hooks

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Remove the two coat hooks.
Remove the two headliner front pin-type retainers and position the headliner aside.

Fig 17: Removing Headliner Front Pin-Type Retainers
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NOTE: Pull down at the front of the bracket first.

Remove the overhead console bracket.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 18: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.