Lincoln Nautilus: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / A-Pillar Trim Panel. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
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Disconnect the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel.
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Release the tether clips from the A-pillar trim panel.
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Rotate the tether clip lines to align the ends with openings.
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Slide the tether clip ends out of the A-pillar trim panel.
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Release the tabs and remove the A-pillar trim panel.
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Remove the A-pillar tether clips from the bracket.
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Release the A-pillar tether clip front tab.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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Rotate the front of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
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Release the A-pillar tether clip rear tab.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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Rotate the rear of the A-pillar tether clip downward.
Installation
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Install the A-pillar tether clips onto the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel clip from the tether clips.
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Rotate the tether clip lines to align the ends with openings.
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Slide the tether clip ends into the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel tabs into the instrument panel.
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Install the A-pillar trim panel tether clips into the A-pillar bracket.
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Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the A-pillar trim panel.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
501-403Tool, Pretensioner Quick ConnectTKIT-2012D-FLTKIT-2012D-ROW
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the side airbag.
Refer to: Side Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Remove the head restraint guide sleeves.
Refer to: Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Head Restraint Components
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
Two steel stems.
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
Adjusting the Head Restraint
WARNING: Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle...