Lincoln Aviator: 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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Release the clips and remove the instrument panel side trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the cowl side trim panel.
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Release the cowl side trim panel lower clip.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Slide the cowl side trim panel downward and out to release the upper tab.
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Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel bracket.
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Release the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clip.
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Release the tether clip front tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Rotate the front of the tether clip downward.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the tether clip rear tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Rotate the rear of the tether clip downward.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Lift upward and backward and remove the A-pillar trim panel.
Installation
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Install the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar tabs into the instrument panel.
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Install the A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
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Install the instrument panel side trim panel.
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Install the cowl side trim panel.
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Slide the cowl side trim panel upward and insert the
upper tab into the slot in the lower portion of the A-pillar trim
panel.
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Connect the cowl side trim panel lower clip.
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Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so
that it overlaps the cowl side trim panel and 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 following items:
Remove the front scuff plate trim panel...
Other information:
System Operation
Roof Opening Panel Operating System
The accessory delay relay in the BCM
supplies voltage through fuse F2 (10A) to the roof opening panel
sliding glass motor and roof opening panel shield motor allowing the
motors to respond to roof opening panel control switch commands...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the headlamp assembly bolts...