Lincoln Aviator: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - C-Pillar Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the loadspace trim panel.
    Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the second row seatbelt retractor and pretensioner anchor bolt and position the seatbelt aside.
    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
  1. Remove the C-pillar trim panel bolt.
    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

  1. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
    1. Release the C-pillar trim panel upper clip.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    1. Pull downward and inward to release the C-pillar upper tab.
    1. Feed the second row seatbelt retractor and pretensioner through the opening in the C-pillar trim panel.

Installation

NOTE: During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Inspect and position the rear door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the C-pillar trim panel.
  1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
    Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

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    Emergency Locking

    Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

    If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.

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