Lincoln Corsair: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - C-Pillar Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the C-pillar trim panel bolt.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the C-pillar trim panel lower clip.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTICE:
The C-pillar trim panel must be positioned downward
to allow the upper clip to release correctly. Failure to follow this
direction may cause damage to the C-pillar trim panel.
Slide the C-pillar trim panel down, aligning the clip to the slot in the sheet metal.
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Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Inspect and position the rear door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the C-pillar trim panel.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Upper and lower B-pillar trim panels
Remove the following items:
Remove the front scuff plate trim panel...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Rear seats removed for clarity...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement (501-14 Handles,
Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal
clearance.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and connecting rod bearing...