Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - D-Pillar Trim Panel - Police

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

1. Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
   

1. 
   Release the D-pillar trim panel clips.
   
   1. Release the D-pillar trim panel outer lower clip.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Release the D-pillar trim panel outer upper pin-type clip.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   3. 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.
   

1. Remove the D-Pillar trim panel.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.