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Lincoln Nautilus: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / B-Pillar Trim Panel. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

501-403
Tool, Pretensioner Quick Connect
TKIT-2012D-FL
TKIT-2012D-ROW

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Upper and lower


  1. Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
    1. Release the clips and remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
    1. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
  1. Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
  1. Release the clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.

Upper

  1. Depower the SRS .
    Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System) .
  1. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in the installation.


    Disconnect the safety belt from the anchor and pretensioner.
    1. Insert the special tool.
      Install Special Service Tool: 501-403  Tool, Pretensioner Quick Connect.
    1. NOTE: Allow insertion of the second tool to push the first tool from the mini-buckle.

      Insert the second tool.
      Install Special Service Tool: 501-403  Tool, Pretensioner Quick Connect.
    1. Remove the second tool.
      Remove Special Service Tool: 501-403  Tool, Pretensioner Quick Connect.
    1. Disconnect the safety belt from the anchor and pretensioner and position aside.
  1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel retainer.
    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
  1. Release the lower clip.
  1. NOTICE: The trim panel must be positioned downward to allow the upper clips to release correctly. Failure to follow this direction may cause damage to the trim panel.

    Slide the upper B-pillar trim panel down, aligning the clips to the slots in the sheet metal.
  1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

Installation

  1. NOTE: During installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. NOTE: During the latching sequence, tongue insertion should not be hindered by excessive effort and a click will be heard when the safety belt buckle latches the tongue. If the safety belt tongue cannot be inserted into the safety belt anchor and pretensioner, it will be necessary to reset the latch inside the safety belt anchor and pretensioner using the service tools.

    Insert the safety belt into the anchor and pretensioner.
  1. Repower the SRS .
    Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System) .

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