Scuff Plate Trim Panel - Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift the front door scuff plate trim panel straight up on the rear edge of the scuff plate trim panel to release the 2 lower retainers.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate Trim Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the scuff plate electrical connector and then lift the scuff plate trim panel rearward.
NOTE: To avoid any damage to the scuff plate trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body prior to installation.

NOTE: The front door scuff plate trim panel retaining clips are a one-time use clip.

Remove and discard the front door scuff plate trim panel retaining clips by releasing the retaining clip metal tabs.

Fig 2: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate Trim Panel Retaining Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Place the new retaining clips onto the front door scuff plate trim panel prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new retaining clips.