Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
C-Pillar Trim Panel
C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear seat bolster.
2. Remove the C-pillar trim panel screw cover.
3. Remove the C-pillar trim panel screw.
4. Remove the lower C-pillar trim panel.
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Pull forward on the lower C-pillar trim panel to separate from the upper C-pillar trim panel.
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Position the lower C-pillar trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle.
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Separate the lower C-pillar trim panel from the rear safety belt.
5. If equipped with side curtain air bags, remove the screw cover from the upper C-pillar trim panel.
6. If equipped with side curtain air bags, remove the screw from the upper C-pillar trim panel.
7. Remove the upper C-pillar trim panel.
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Pull the front of the upper C-pillar trim panel down to release the retaining clips.
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Pull the upper C-pillar trim panel toward the front of the vehicle to remove.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.