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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

1. Remove the following items:
   
   1. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
      Refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
      
   2. Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
      Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
      

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.

   
   Remove the tie down hooks.
   
   1. Remove the tie down hook bolt cover.
      
   2. Remove the tie down hook bolt.
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Position the liftgate weatherstrip aside.
   

Left hand side

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.

   Release the clips and remove the loadspace trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Right hand side

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.

   
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   
   1. Release the loadspace trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Disconnect the luggage compartment interior lamp electrical connector.
      
   3. If equipped.
      Disconnect the power fold seat control switch electrical connector.
      
   4. Disconnect the luggage compartment power point electrical connector.
      

Installation

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

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).