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.

1. Position the front seat in the full forward position.
   

1. Position the front door weatherstrip aside, release the clips and remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
   

1. Position aside the rear door weatherstrip, release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
   

1. Position aside the front door and the rear door weatherstrip.
   

1. Release the pin-type retainer and position the front corner of the lower B-pillar trim panel up.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
   

1. 
   Remove the seatbelt D-ring bolt.
   
   1. Pull straight off to release the retainers and remove the D-ring bolt cover.
      
   2. Remove the D-ring bolt and position aside the seatbelt.
      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Release the upper B-pillar trim panel lower clip.
   

1. 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.
   

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
   

Installation

1. 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.