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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the following items:
   
   1. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
      Refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
      
   2. Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
      Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
      

1. NOTE: Third row seats removed for clarity.

   Remove the loadspace trim panel retainer.
   Use the General Equipment: Long Nose Pliers

1. NOTE: Third row seats removed for clarity.

   Position the cargo hook bolt covers aside.
   

1. NOTE: Third row seats removed for clarity.

   Remove the cargo hook bolts and the cargo hooks.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Position the liftgate weatherstrip aside.
   

Left hand side

1. NOTE: Third row seats removed for clarity.

   Release the clips and remove the loadspace trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Right hand side

1. NOTE: Third row seats removed for clarity.

   
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   
   1. Release the loadspace trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Disconnect the luggage compartment interior lamp electrical connector.
      
   3. If equipped.
      Disconnect the power fold seat control switch electrical connector.
      
   4. If equipped.
      Disconnect the luggage compartment power point electrical connector.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.