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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel .
  2. Remove the RH and LH B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel .
  3. Remove the RH and LH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel .
  4. Remove the RH and LH D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel .
  5. Open the overhead console door.
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Overhead Console Door
    GF0041727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 screws and the overhead console.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Screws
    GF0041728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
    • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
    8. NOTE: Do not fully remove the retaining screws from the sun visor clips.
  8. Remove the LH and RH sun visor clips.
    • Partially remove the retaining screws from the sun visor clips.
    • Pull downward on the sun visor clips to remove them from the headliner.
  9. Remove the interior lamp.
    • Gently pull downwards on the outboard ends of the interior lamp assembly.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  10. Remove the cargo lamp.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  11. Remove the 3 child seat tether anchor covers.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Child Seat Tether Anchor Covers
    GF0041729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 3 bolts and the child seat tether anchors.
    • To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 4: Identifying Bolt
    GF0041730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If equipped, remove the screw and the garment hook.
    • Open the garment hook screw cover.
    • Remove the garment hook screw.
      • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    14. Fig 5: Identifying Garmet Hook
    GF0041731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When installing the headliner trim ring, it should meet at the rear of the roof opening and have no gaps or overlaps.
  14. If equipped, remove the headliner trim ring.
  15. Remove the 5 headliner pin-type retainers.
  16. Remove the headliner.
  17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Transfer parts as necessary.
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