Ford Ecosport: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - B-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

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

Upper and Lower B-Pillar Trim Panels

1. Position the front door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
   

1. Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
   

1. NOTE: Front seat removed for clarity.

   Position the front and rear door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
   

Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel

1. Position the front and rear door weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Pull straight off to release the retainers and remove the D-ring bolt cover.
   

1. Remove the D-ring bolt and position the front seatbelt aside.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. Release the upper B-pillar trim panel lower clips and locator pin.
   

1. NOTICE: The upper B-pillar trim panel must be positioned downward to allow the upper clips to release correctly. Failure to follow this direction may cause damage to the upper B-pillar 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 seatbelt webbing is not twisted and seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.