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Scuff Plate: Service and Repair




Scuff Plate Trim Panel - Front, Lighted Outer

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The front lighter outer scuff plate is only available on the MKZ.

1. Remove the front door scuff plate. For additional information, refer to Scuff Plate Trim Panel- Front .

2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel B-Pillar Trim Panel.

3. Disconnect the scuff plate trim panel electrical connector located behind the lower B-pillar trim panel.

4. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the scuff plate trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the scuff plate trim panel before installing.

Remove the front, lighted outer scuff plate trim panel by lifting straight up and releasing the 2 retaining clips from the body.


5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Align the retaining clips to the body and snap in place.

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