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.
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Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel.
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Release the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
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Rotate the tether clip lines to align ends with opening.
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Slide the tether clip ends out of the A-pillar trim panel.
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Lift upward and backward and remove the A-pillar trim panel.
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Remove the A-pillar tether clips from the bracket.
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Release the front tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Rotate the front of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
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Release the A-pillar tether clip rear tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Rotate the rear of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
Installation
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Install the A-pillar tether clips onto the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
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Install that A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
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Slide the tether clip ends into the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar tabs into the instrument panel.
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Install the A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
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Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the A-pillar trim panel.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Release the wedge nut...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-758Installer, Axle Seal -FWD
Feeler Gauge
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
The stub shaft seals must be replaced whenever the halfshafts are removed...
Removal
Remove the glove compartment.
Refer to: Glove Compartment (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screws and the driver temperature door actuator.
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Categories
4 Inch Display

A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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