Trim Panel - Body Side to Roof Moulding: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Step one applies to SuperCab and Crew Cab only.

Remove the rear seat; refer to SEATING .
Remove the rear safety belt retractor and tongue (611B69); refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
Remove the rear corner trim panel (278D12); refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the two nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Two Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Carefully pry the body side-to-roof moulding away from the vehicle body.