Lincoln Aviator: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

All sides

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.
      

Left hand side

1. Remove the hood latch release handle.
   Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

All sides

1. 
   Remove the front scuff plate trim panel.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. If equipped.
      Disconnect the front scuff plate trim panel electrical connector.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the cowl side trim panel and the front scuff plate trim panel.