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D-Pillar Trim Panel

D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL

Exploded View


Explorer And Mountaineer:






Explorer Sport Trac:






Removal and Installation

Vehicles with third row seating
1. Remove the rear cargo management system.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the pushpin.
- Remove the system.







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

All vehicles
3. Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
4. Remove the rear upper headliner trim panel.







5. Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.