Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - D-Pillar Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the luggage compartment floor cover.
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Remove the luggage compartment storage bin.
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Position the liftgate weatherstrip aside.
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Remove the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
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Release the liftgate scuff plate trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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If equipped.
Disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector.
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IPTV Free Trial
NOTE:
Third row seats removed for clarity.
NOTE:
Pin-type retainers are located in the rear bin floor of the loadspace armrest trim panel.
Release the clips and pin-type retainers and remove the loadspace armrest trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the third row seatbelt retractor anchor bolt and position the seatbelt aside.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
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Release the D-pillar trim panel clips.
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Release the D-pillar trim panel outer lower clip.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the D-pillar trim panel outer upper pin-type clip.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the D-pillar trim panel front lower clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTICE:
The D-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 D-pillar trim panel.
Slide the D-pillar trim panel down, aligning the upper clips to the slots in the sheet metal.
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Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
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Pull outward on the D-pillar trim panel.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the D-pillar speaker electrical connector.
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Feed the third row seatbelt retractor through the opening in the D-pillar trim panel.
Installation
NOTE:
During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not
twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the loadspace trim panel...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
Disconnect the 12 volt battery before servicing the direct
current to alternating current (DC-AC) inverter or alternating current
(AC) powerpoint to prevent the risk of high voltage shock. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the liftgate moulding.
Refer to: Liftgate Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the liftgate release switch...
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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