Lincoln Corsair: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Left hand side

1. 
   Position the steering column trim panel downward.
   
   1. Release the steering column trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Disconnect the headlamp control switch electrical connector.
      

1. Remove the hood latch release handle.
   Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

Right hand side

1. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel lower trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

All vehicles

1. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel upper side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Remove the cowl side trim panel.
   
   1. Release the cowl side trim panel lower clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Pull downward and outward on the cowl side trim panel to release the upper tab.
      

1. 
   Remove the front scuff plate trim panel.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. If equipped.
      Disconnected the front scuff plate trim panel electrical connector.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the front scuff plate and cowl side trim panels.