Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the overhead console bezel.
- Release the locking tabs while pulling down.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Overhead Console Bezel
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Remove the screws and the left and right visors.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Left And Right Visors Screws
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Position the left and right front door opening weatherstripping down from the headliner.

Fig 3: Positioning Left And Right Front Door Opening Weatherstripping
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Remove the left and right windshield side garnish moulding. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

NOTE: SuperCab shown, Regular Cab and Crew Cabs similar.

NOTE: Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with 2 courtesy lamps.

Remove the courtesy lamp(s).
- Remove the courtesy lamp lens, then remove the screws.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Courtesy Lamp Lens Screws
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NOTE: Regular Cab shown, SuperCab and Crew Cabs similar.

Fig 5: Removing Scuff Plate

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Remove the scuff plate(s).

SuperCab vehicles

Remove the left and right rear door striker covers at the roof trim panel.

Fig 6: Removing Left And Right Rear Door Striker Covers At Roof Trim Panel
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If equipped, remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster cover pin-type retainers.

Fig 7: Locating Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster Cover Pin-Type Retainers
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If equipped, remove the safety belt shoulder height adjusters.
1. Position the safety belt shoulder height adjuster cover down.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster And Bolt
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Crew Cab vehicles

Remove the rear B-pillar assist handles.
1. Remove the 4 covers (2 on each handle).
2. Remove the 4 screws (2 on each handle).
3. Remove the 2 B-pillar assist handles.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Rear B-Pillar Assist Handles Covers And Screws
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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.

Remove the LH and RH shoulder safety belt guides.
1. Position the shoulder safety belt guide cover up.
2. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide nut.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Shoulder Safety Belt Guide Nut
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Position the B-pillar trim panels aside.

Fig 11: Locating B-Pillar Trim Panels
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All vehicles

Remove the 2 headliner rear pin-type retainers.

Fig 12: Locating Headliner Rear Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the LH and RH shoulder safety belt guides.
1. Position the shoulder safety belt guide cover up.
2. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide nut.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Shoulder Safety Belt Guide Nut
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Position the LH and RH B-pillar trim panels aside.

Fig 14: Locating LH And RH B-Pillar Trim Panels
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If equipped, remove the assist handle(s).
1. Remove the covers and bolts.
2. Remove the assist handle.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Assist Handle Covers And Bolts
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NOTE: Typical shown.

Fig 16: Locating Coat Hooks

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Remove the 2 coat hooks.
Remove the 2 headliner front pin-type retainers and position the headliner aside.

Fig 17: Removing Headliner Front Pin-Type Retainers
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NOTE: Pull down at the front of the bracket first.

Remove the overhead console bracket.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 18: Locating Overhead Console Bracket And Electrical Connector
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.