Lincoln Navigator: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Loadspace Trim Panel. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

NOTE: Long wheelbase shown, short wheelbase similar.

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

1. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the appropriate D-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Short Wheelbase (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Long Wheelbase (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the third row seat.
   Refer to: Third Row Seat (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Position the second row seat forward.
   

1. Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Remove the loadspace trim panel screw cover and the screws.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Long wheel base

1. Remove the anchor bolt and position the third row outer seatbelt retractor aside.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Remove the third row seatbelt retractor D-ring bolt cover.
   

1. Remove the third row outer seatbelt retractor D-ring bolt.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Release the tabs and position the third row outer seatbelt retractor guide aside.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

All vehicles

1. 
   Remove the interior tie down hooks.
   
   1. Position the interior tie down hook bolt cover up.
      
   2. Remove the bolt.
      

1. Release the loadspace trim panel clips.
   

1. 
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   
   1. Disconnect the third row seat control switch and USB charging port jumper wire electrical connector.
      
   2. Disconnect the second row single seat easy entry fold switch electrical connector.
      
   3. LH side only.
      Disconnect the second and third row power fold seat control switch electrical connectors.
      

Installation

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

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
   • Transfer parts as necessary.
     

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