Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
25. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the RH side air curtain/safety canopy electrical connector.
Vehicles with side air curtains
NOTEthe weatherstrip is lowered, if retaining clips are present in the door jamb at the C-pillar pinch weld the vehicle will be equipped with side air
curtains.
26. lower the rear LH door opening weatherstrip.
27. Remove the LH side C-pillar trim panel clips.
28. Position the LH side C-pillar trim panel out of the way.
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Pull the lower portion of the trim panel outward to release the lower tab.
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Pull the trim panel downward to release the upper tabs. Slide the trim panel down the safety belt, out of the way.
Vehicles with safety canopies
NOTE: Once the weatherstrip is lowered, if retaining clips are not present in the doorjamb at the C-pillar pinch weld, the vehicle will be equipped
with side air curtains.