Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Position the watershield aside.
Collapse the door moulding retainer clips.
CAUTION: The front door moulding retainer clips must be collapsed from inside the door. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: The new front door moulding retainer clips are one-time use only. New clips must be used during installation.

Fig 1: Collapsing Door Moulding Retainer Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front door moulding.
NOTE: Use a wedge type tool to add tension to assist in the removal of the door moulding.

Fig 2: Removing Front Door Moulding
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: The door moulding will snap into position when installed.