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B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel

B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL


Explorer And Mountaineer:






Explorer Sport Trac:






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Removal and Installation
1. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel.
2. Remove the D-ring safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. Position the door opening weatherstrip aside.







4. Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel retaining clip from the lower right corner of the panel.







5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel retaining clip from the upper left of the panel.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Be sure the hole on the back of the B-pillar upper trim panel is seated over the safety belt D-ring bolt.