C-Pillar Trim Panel

C-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or the 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 cover upward.

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

3. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.





2. Detach the safety belt holder pin-type retainer.





3. Remove the C-pillar trim panel fastener cover.





Expedition EL/Navigator L only

4. Remove the C-pillar trim panel nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

All vehicles except Expedition EL/Navigator L

5. Remove the C-pillar trim panel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

All vehicles

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

Remove the C-pillar trim panel.

- Pull the C-pillar trim panel outward to release the C-pillar trim panel retaining clips.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.