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

NOTE: The rear 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 rear door moulding.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: The new door moulding will snap into position when installed.