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

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

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.
    1. Rotate the tether clip lines to align ends with opening.
    1. 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
    1. Rotate the front of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
    1. Release the A-pillar tether clip rear tabs.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    1. 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.
    1. Install that A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.

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