Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
A-Pillar Trim Panel
A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the 2 assist handle bolt covers.
2. Remove the 2 assist handle bolts.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. Remove the assist handle.
4. Position the door opening weatherstrip aside.
5. NOTE: The clip on the LH A-pillar trim panel must remain in the sheet metal. The clip comes off the A-pillar trim panel when the panel is
removed.
Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM PANEL
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel.
2. Remove the front and rear door scuff plates.
3. Remove the B-pillar lower safety belt anchor bolt.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the lower safety belt anchor bolt.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
2. Position the door opening weatherstrip aside.
3. Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Be sure the hole on the back of the B-pillar upper trim panel is seated over the upper safety belt anchor bolt.
C-Pillar Trim Panel
C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
Removal and Installation
1. Position the second row seat to the forward position.
2. Remove the C-pillar lower safety belt anchor bolt.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Position the door opening weatherstrip aside.
4. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Be sure the hole on the back of the C-pillar upper trim panel is seated over the upper safety belt anchor bolt.
Cowl Side Trim Panel
COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the front door scuff plate.
Passenger side
2. Remove the cowl trim panel.