Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the front seats in the full forward position.
- Remove the safety belt D-ring cover and remove the D-ring bolt.NOTE: Inspect the safety belt D-ring cover for damage. If the safety belt D-ring cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Position the front and rear door weatherstrips aside.
- Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
- Lift the lower area of the lower B-pillar trim panel and pull inward toward the center of the vehicle.
- Slide the lower B-pillar trim panel down to disengage it from the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Remove the screw cover.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the push-pin with the B-pillar trim panel.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.