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 overhead console.
NOTE: Overhead console with front auxiliary controls shown, all others similar.
- Remove the screw, disengage the clips, and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Screw And Disengaging Clips
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If equipped, remove the auxiliary climate control assembly.
1. Pull down on the front of the auxiliary climate control assembly and slide forward and downward.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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If equipped, remove the video display unit. Refer to VIDEO SYSTEM .
Remove the left and right visors.
Remove the left and right visor arm clips.

Fig 3: 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 4: Positioning Left And Right Front Door Opening Weatherstrips Down From Headliner
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Remove the windshield side garnish moulding. Refer to MOULDING - Windshield Side Garnish .
Remove the B-pillar assist handles.
1. Remove the four covers (two on each handle).
2. Remove the two assist handles.
3. Remove the four screws (two on each handle).
  
  Fig 5: Removing B-Pillar Assist Handles
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Remove the RF and two rear assist handles.
1. Remove the covers and bolts.
2. Remove the RF and two rear assist handles.
  
  Fig 6: Removing RF And Two Rear Assist Handles
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Position the left and right rear door opening weatherstrips down from the headliner.

Fig 7: Positioning Left And Right Rear Door Opening Weatherstrips Down From Headliner
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Remove the four coat hooks.

Fig 8: Removing four coat hooks
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Lift up on the cover and remove the nut and front seat 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 9: Removing Nut And Front Seat Shoulder Safety Belt Guides
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Remove the front door scuff plates and the rear door scuff plates.
Position the B-pillar trim panels aside.

Fig 10: Removing Front Door Scuff Plates And Rear Door Scuff Plates
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Pull out where indicated on the second row safety belt guide covers and open.

Fig 11: Pulling Second Row Safety Belt Guide Covers
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Remove the second row 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.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the shoulder safety belt guides.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Shoulder Safety Belt Guides
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Remove the third row 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.
- Pull back the shoulder safety belt guide covers and remove the bolts.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Third Row Shoulder Safety Belt Guides
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the C-pillar trim panels.

Fig 14: Removing C-Pillar Trim Panels
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Remove the third row seat.
Pull down to release the clips and remove the rear hatch upper trim panel.

Fig 15: Removing Third Row Seat
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Pull out to release the clips and remove the D-pillar trim panels.

Fig 16: Removing D-Pillar Trim Panels
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Remove the front and rear courtesy lamp lens, then remove the screws.

Fig 17: Removing Front And Rear Courtesy Lamp Lens
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Remove the center courtesy lamps.
- Insert a small screwdriver and unclip locking tab.
  
  Fig 18: Inserting Small Screwdriver And Uncliping Locking Tab
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove from the vehicle.
Remove the rear courtesy lamp.
- Insert a small screwdriver and unclip locking tab.
  
  Fig 19: Removing Rear Courtesy Lamp Using Screwdriver
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the courtesy lamp electrical connector and remove from the vehicle.
Remove the duct registers. Refer to AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL .
Remove the headliner front pin-type retainers.

Fig 20: Removing Headliner Front Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the headliner center pin-type retainers.

Fig 21: Removing Headliner Center Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the headliner rear pin-type retainers.

Fig 22: Removing Headliner Rear Pin-Type Retainers
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Tilt the headliner toward the driver side of the vehicle and disconnect the rear air conditioning duct.

Fig 23: Disconnecting Rear Air Conditioning Duct
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Remove the headliner from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.