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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the driver seat and rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT SYSTEM - SEATS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  2. Position the passenger seat fully rearward and recline fully.
  3. Open the assist handle covers.
    • Remove the bolts and remove the handles.
      • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
        Fig 1: Opening Assist Handle Covers
        G06271401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL  in this service information.
  5. Disconnect the wire harness connector and the 2 pushpins.
    Fig 2: Locating A-Pillar Trim Panels Wire Harness Connector And Pushpins
    G06271402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped, remove the rain sensor cover.
    • Pull the rain sensor cover outward off the windshield.
  7. If equipped, disconnect the rain sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Rain Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06135525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If equipped, disconnect the automatic dimming rear view mirror and compass electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Locating Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror And Compass Electrical Connector
    G06271403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL  in this service information.
  10. Remove the C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL  in this service information.
  11. Remove the overhead console.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  12. Remove the sun visor clips.
    13. NOTE: The sun visor wiring is secured to the headliner and cannot be separated in vehicle.
  13. Remove the 4 sun visor screws and lower the sunvisors.
  14. Remove the 2 headliner pushpin retainers at the rear.
  15. If equipped, position the headliner forward to gain access to disconnect the roof opening panel motor electrical connector.
    16. NOTE: To avoid damaging the headliner, an assistant is required to support the sun visors for this step.
  16. Remove the headliner through the LH rear door.
    17. NOTE: Obtain the 3M Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive commercially. The 3M Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive is a 2-part adhesive in a 50 ml dual-tube applicator. Depending on the size of the headliner and optional wire harness(es), the purchase of two to five 50 ml tubes is suggested.
  17. If installing a new headliner, transfer the wire harness in the following sequence:
    1. Using a suitable marking tool, mark the new headliner with the routing and exit points of the wire harness from the original headliner.
    2. Carefully remove the wire harness from the original headliner.
      3. NOTE: Make sure not to damage the wire harness when cutting the excess adhesive from the wire harness.
    3. Cut and remove any excess adhesive from the wire harness.
    4. Position the wire harness onto the new headliner and check that the harness has enough length to be connected to the body/roof connectors. Apply tape to temporarily hold the wire harness in that position on the headliner.
      5. NOTE: The 3M Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive will set in 20 seconds. Continually make sure that the wire harness is routed correctly when applying the adhesive.
    5. Apply the 3M Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive in the same location as the factory installed adhesive along the full length of the wire harness-to-headliner to avoid any NVH concern(s).
    6. Transfer all necessary components.
  18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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