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:
Removal
NOTE:
If installing a new PAM,
it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the
scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be
downloaded into the new PAM after installation.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the PAM following the onscreen instructions...
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without
first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The
crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to
the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley
are fitted together by friction...
Categories
4 Inch Display

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