Ford Focus Service Manual: B-Pillar Trim Panel - 4-Door

Removal and Installation

Lower B-pillar trim panel

1. Remove the front and rear door scuff plate trim panels. For additional information, refer to Scuff Plate Trim Panel in this section.

1. Position aside the front and rear door weatherstrips.

1. Position the front seat forward.

1. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
   • Pull the lower B-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the lower B-pillar trim panel retaining clips.

Upper B-pillar trim panel

1. Lower the safety belt height adjuster to the lowest position.

1. NOTE:

   Inspect the safety belt D-ring bolt cover for damage. If the safety belt D-ring bolt cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.

   Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt cover.

1. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt.
   • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt cover.

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt.

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
   • Pull the upper B-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the upper B-pillar trim panel retaining clips.

All vehicles

1. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the B-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the B-pillar trim panel before installing.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

   • To install, make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.