Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Trim Panel - Police
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
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Release the wedge nut.
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Loosen the bolt 6 turns.
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Push the bolt in to release the wedge nut.
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Remove the bolt.
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Position the spotlamp handle aside.
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Remove the wedge nut.
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Position the spotlamp handle aside.
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Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel.
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Release the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clip.
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Rotate the tether clip lines to align ends with opening.
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Slide the tether clip out of the A-pillar trim panel.
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Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
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Disconnect the spotlamp electrical connector.
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Remove the spotlamp handle and cover.
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Lift upward and backward and slide the A-pillar trim panel off the spotlamp shaft.
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Remove the A-pillar tether clips from the bracket.
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Release the front tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Rotate the front of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
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Release the A-pillar tether clip rear tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Rotate the rear of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
Installation
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Install the A-pillar tether clips onto the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
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Install that A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
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Slide the tether clip ends into the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the spotlamp handle and cover.
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Connect the spotlamp electrical connector.
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Install the A-pillar tabs into the instrument panel.
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Install the A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
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Install the spotlamp handle.
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Install the spotlamp handle.
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NOTE:
To install, make sure the wedge nut aligns with the keyway on the spotlamp shaft.
Install the wedge nut.
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Install the bolt.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the A-pillar trim panel.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim pa..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Upper and lower B-pillar trim panels
Remove the follow..
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NOTICE:
The vehicle should not be driven if the transmission fluid level is low. Internal failure could result.
NOTE:
If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at
high highway speeds, in city traffic, during hot weather or while
pulling a trailer, the transmission fluid must cool down to obtain an
accurate reading...
System Operation
BLIS® and CTA
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
GWM
2
SCCM
3
HS-CAN1
4
HS-CAN2
5
HS-CAN3
6
IPC
7
PCM
8
DDM
9
PDM
10
MS-CAN
11
BCM
12
PAM
13
ACM
14
HS-CAN3
15
LH exterior mirror
16
LH
BLIS®/ CTA
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