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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. 
   Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel.
   
   1. Release the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
      
   2. Rotate the tether clip lines to align ends with opening.
      
   3. Slide the tether clip ends out of the A-pillar trim panel.
      

1. Lift upward and backward and remove the A-pillar trim panel.
   

1. 
   Remove the A-pillar tether clips from the bracket.
   
   1. Release the front tabs.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Rotate the front of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
      
   3. Release the A-pillar tether clip rear tabs.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   4. Rotate the rear of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
      

Installation

1. 
   Install the A-pillar tether clips onto the A-pillar trim panel.
   
   1. Install the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
      
   2. Install that A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
      
   3. Slide the tether clip ends into the A-pillar trim panel.
      

1. 
   Install the A-pillar trim panel.
   
   1. Install the A-pillar tabs into the instrument panel.
      
   2. Install the A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
      

1. Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the A-pillar trim panel.