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:
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the rear seat cushion front locking tabs.
Release the rear seat cushion.
Raise the front of the cushion.
Push the cushion rearward until the cushion frame clears the attaching hooks...