A-Pillar Trim Panel: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All trim panels
- Position the LH or RH front door weatherstrips aside.
Passenger side only
- Remove the A-pillar assist handle screw covers.
- Remove the A-pillar assist handle screws and remove the assist handle.
All trim panels
- Pull inward on the upper A-pillar trim panel to release the A-pillar trim panel retaining clips.
Driver side only
- Remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar trim panel.
- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the base of the A-pillar tether clip.
- Apply downward pressure on the screwdriver, sliding the A-pillar tether clip base downwards.
All trim panels
- Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
NOTE:
Remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar trim panel. Do not remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar unless a new tether is being installed.