Lincoln Navigator: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / B-Pillar Trim Panel. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

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

Upper and Lower B-Pillar Trim Panels

1. Position the front door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. 
   Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      
   2. Disconnect the front scuff plate trim panel electrical connector.
      

1. Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Position the second row seat forward.
   

1. NOTE: Long wheelbase shown, short wheelbase similar.

   Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
   

1. Position the front door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. 
   Disconnect the front seatbelt retractor from the front seatbelt anchor pretensioner.
   
   1. Press in on the release button
      Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
   2. Disconnect the front seatbelt retractor.
      

1. 
   Remove the front seatbelt anchor pretensioner boot.
   
   1. Press in on the sides of the front seatbelt anchor pretensioner boot.
      
   2. Lift up and remove the front seatbelt anchor pretensioner boot.
      

1. Release the clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
   

Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel

1. Remove the B-pillar passenger assist handle covers.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the bolts and the B-pillar passenger assist handle.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolts.
   Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)

1. NOTICE: The upper B-pillar trim panel must be positioned downward to allow the upper clips to release correctly. Failure to follow this direction may cause damage to the upper B-pillar trim panel.

   Slide the upper B-pillar trim panel down, aligning the clips to the slots in the sheet metal.
   

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
   

Installation

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

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

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