Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 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.

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.

Remove the safety belt D-ring cover and remove the D-ring bolt.
- 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 SCUFF PLATE TRIM PANEL - FRONT in this service information.
Remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to SCUFF PLATE TRIM PANEL - REAR in this service information.
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.
  
  Fig 1: Locating B-Pillar Trim Panel Push-Pin
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.