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C-Pillar Trim Panel




C-Pillar Trim Panel - Explorer, Mountaineer

Removal and Installation

Second row bucket

1. Position the second row seat to the forward position.

Second row bench

2. Remove the second row seat. For additional information, refer to Seats.

All vehicles

3. Remove the C-pillar lower safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. Position the door opening weatherstrip aside.

5. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Be sure the hole on the back of the C-pillar upper trim panel is seated over the upper safety belt anchor bolt.