Ford Fusion: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / C-Pillar Upper 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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Remove the C-pillar lower trim panel.
Refer to: C-Pillar Lower Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Position the rear seatbelt aside.
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Release the front clip.
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Release the rear clip.
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Slide the C-pillar upper trim panel to the side,
releasing it from the heads of parcel shelf pin-type retainers.
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Release the front clip, pin-type retainer and four way locator pin.
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NOTICE:
The trim panel must be positioned rearward to allow
the upper clip to release correctly. Failure to follow this may cause
damage to the trim panel.
Slide the upper C-pillar trim panel rearward, aligning the clip to the slot in the sheet metal.
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Remove the upper C-pillar trim panel.
Installation
NOTE:
During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not
twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
Removal
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Position the front seat in the full forward position...
Removal
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance...
Pressure release
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.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...