D-Pillar Trim Panel

D-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal and Installation

All vehicles except Expedition EL/Navigator L

NOTE: Right side with power vent windows shown, all others similar.

1. NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.

Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.

1. Position the shoulder safety belt guide cover upward.

2. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.






All vehicles

2. Remove the rear upper headliner trim panel.
- Pull the rear upper headliner trim panel downward to release the retaining clips.






3. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the D-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the D-pillar trim panel before installing.

Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
1. Disengage the upper clip by pulling downward.

2. Unseat the D-pillar trim panel and rotate forward to remove.

- If equipped, disconnect the speaker electrical connector.






4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.