Removal and Installation

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.

Remove the rear window. Refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
If equipped, remove the overhead console.
- Release the locking tabs while pulling down.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Locking Tabs
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Remove the left and right visors.

Fig 2: Removing Left And Right Visors
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Remove the left and right visor arm clips.

Fig 4: 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 5: Positioning 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 two B-pillar assist handles.
3. Remove the four screws (two on each handle).
  
  Fig 6: 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 7: Removing Rear And Front Passenger Assist Handles
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Remove the left and right rear coat hooks.

Fig 8: 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 9: Removing Two Courtesy Lamps
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Remove the two headliner front pin-type retainers.

Fig 10: Removing Two Headliner Front Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the two headliner rear pin-type retainers.

Fig 11: Removing Two Headliner Rear Pin-Type Retainers
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Lift up on the cover and remove the front and rear seat nut and shoulder safety belt guides.
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 12: Removing Front And Rear Seat Nut And Shoulder Safety Belt Guides
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Remove the front and rear door scuff plates.

Fig 13: Removing Front And Rear Door Scuff Plates
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Position the B-pillar trim panels aside.

Fig 14: Positioning B-Pillar Trim Panels Aside
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Remove the headliner through the rear window opening.
NOTE: The left front seat back must be fully reclined.

NOTE: Make sure not to damage the headliner when removing it from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.