B-Pillar Trim Panel - SuperCrew: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Upper and Lower B-Pillar Trim Panels

1.

Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
- 1.
  
  Release the clips and remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
- 2.
  
  If equipped. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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2.

Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.

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3.

Position aside the front door weatherstrip.

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4.

Position aside the rear door weatherstrip.

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5.

Release the clips and disengage the safety belt pretensioner boot from the pretensioner bezel.

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6.

Remove the pretensioner bezel.

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7.

Release the clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.

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Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel

8.

Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt and position aside the front safety belt.
- 1.
  
  Remove the safety belt D-ring trim cover.
- 2.
  
  Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt and position aside the front safety belt.
  Torque
  
  : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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9.

Remove the assist handle.
- 1.
  
  Remove the assist handle bolt covers.
- 2.
  
  Remove the bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- 3.
  
  Remove the assist handle.

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10.

Release the clips.

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11.

Pull down on the upper B-pillar trim panel.

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12.

NOTE: The trim panel must be positioned downward to allow the upper clips to release correctly. Failure to follow this may cause damage to the trim panel.

Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

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