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.

1. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Remove the cowl side trim panel.
   
   1. Release the cowl side trim panel lower clip.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Slide the cowl side trim panel downward and out to release the upper tab.
      

1. 
   Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel bracket.
   
   1. Release the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clip.
      
   2. Release the tether clip front tabs.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   3. Rotate the front of the tether clip downward.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   4. Release the tether clip rear tabs.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   5. Rotate the rear of the tether clip downward.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Lift upward and backward and remove the A-pillar trim panel.
   

Installation

1. Install the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
   

1. 
   Install the A-pillar trim panel.
   
   1. Install the A-pillar tabs into the instrument panel.
      
   2. Install the A-pillar tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
      

1. Install the instrument panel side trim panel.
   

1. 
   Install the cowl side trim panel.
   
   1. 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.
      
   2. Connect the cowl side trim panel lower clip.
      

1. Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the cowl side trim panel and the A-pillar trim panel.