Ford Fusion: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / B-Pillar Trim Panel. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Position the front seat in the full forward position.
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Position the front door weatherstrip aside, release the
clips and remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
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Position aside the rear door weatherstrip, release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
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Position aside the front door and the rear door weatherstrip.
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Release the pin-type retainer and position the front corner of the lower B-pillar trim panel up.
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Release the clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
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Remove the seatbelt D-ring bolt.
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Pull straight off to release the retainers and remove the D-ring bolt cover.
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Remove the D-ring bolt and position aside the seatbelt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Release the upper B-pillar trim panel lower clip.
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NOTICE:
The trim panel must be positioned downward to allow
the upper clips to release correctly. Failure to follow this may cause
damage to the trim panel.
Slide the upper B-pillar down, aligning the clips to the slots in the sheet metal.
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Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
Installation
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NOTE:
During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing
is not twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the
occupants.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
Release the retainers and remove the instrument panel side trim panel.
Position aside the front door weatherstrip...
Removal
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the C-pillar lower trim panel...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
Disconnect the battery before servicing the direct current
to alternating current (DC-AC) inverter or alternating current (AC)
powerpoint to prevent the risk of high voltage shock. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in serious personal injury...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury...