ZDX V6-3.7L (2010)
1. Remove the pivot bracket mounting bolts See: Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support/Service and Repair,
then push the power tailgate rod (B) in the trim.
2. Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the clips (C, D).
3. Pull the seat belt (E) out through the slit (F) in the trim.
4. For some models: Disconnect the satellite speaker connector (G).
8. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim with a new one See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Service and
Repair.
9. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the quarter pillar trim (A) and note the following items:
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To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter pillar trim and replace it with a
new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the quarter pillar trim
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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B).
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Replace the upper clip (C) with a new one after check the overlap.
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If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.