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.

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

1. Remove the C-pillar trim panel bolt.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Release the C-pillar trim panel lower clip.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 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.
   

1. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Inspect and position the rear door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the C-pillar trim panel.