B-Pillar Trim Panel: Removal

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For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

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

Upper and Lower B-Pillar Trim Panels

Position the front door weatherstrip aside.

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

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Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.

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

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NOTE: Front seat removed for clarity.

Position the front and rear door weatherstrip aside.

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

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Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel
Position the front and rear door weatherstrip aside.

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Pull straight off to release the retainers and remove the D-ring bolt cover.

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Remove the D-ring bolt and position the front seatbelt aside.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

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Release the upper B-pillar trim panel lower clips and locator pin.

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

Slide the upper B-pillar trim panel down, aligning the clips to the slots in the sheet metal.

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Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

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