Ford Escape: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
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Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel.
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Release the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
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Rotate the tether clip lines to align the ends with openings.
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Slide the tether clip ends out of the A-pillar trim panel.
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Lift upward and backward and remove the A-pillar trim panel.
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Remove the A-pillar tether clips from the bracket.
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Release the A-pillar tether clip front tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Rotate the front of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
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Release the A-pillar tether clip rear tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Rotate the rear of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
Installation
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Install the A-pillar tether clips onto the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
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Rotate the tether clip lines to align the ends with openings.
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Slide the tether clip ends into the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel tabs into the instrument panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
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Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the A-pillar trim panel.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Upper and lower B-pillar trim panels
Remove the front scuff plate trim panel...
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Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers...