Anyone removed the rear quarter panel yet?

[w1kedz]

anyone removed either of the rear quarter panels yet? Just looking for tips from the experience. I like to avoid breaking panel clips as much as possible

 

[ncranchero]

You have mail.

 

[1995E]

what rear quarter panel do you mean?

 

[tmsoko]

They come off pretty easy actually, since they go on over the upper pillar trim. Remove the two cargo net anchors and the seat belt acced door at the floor. Will need to remove the 3R seat belt anchor too. remove the rear door scuff plate and the push in at the floor.

Then starting at the rear, pull the trim over the seal lip and pop the panel loose. Next go up by the quarter glass at the rear and pop loose there. Then go to front and pull loose from the C-Pillar thrim.

Pretty easy. Should not break any clips. If you do, they are cheap.

 

[w1kedz]

You have mail.

thank u for the visual

 

[w1kedz]

Remove the two cargo net anchors and the seat belt acced door at the floor.

do these twist off? pop off? I couldn't easily figure out how to get the anchors out.

 

[tmsoko]

Twist them off like a screw - they are very tight at first. Use a large adjustable wrench or channel locks with rag or something to protect the plastic.

 

[w1kedz]

Twist them off like a screw - they are very tight at first. Use a large adjustable wrench or channel locks with rag or something to protect the plastic.

Awesome! thanks

 

[1995E]

Why take the quarter panel out?

 

[uniquename]

Why take the quarter panel out?

My money is on amplifier or sub.

 

[w1kedz]

Why take the quarter panel out?

Adding an aftermarket amp and sub, I'm told that the premium audio system in my XLT has an amp (or at least wiring for one) in the right rear quarter panel. I figure that's the best place to splice in an MX1 sound processor.

 

[w1kedz]

You have mail.

Is there a place the repair manual is available online (I assume this is out of the repair book).. I've looked all over and can't find a place to download

 

[ncranchero]

Not without a subscription.

 

[w1kedz]

Not without a subscription.

and what's required for a subscription?

 

[1995E]

Money.

 

[w1kedz]

Money.

this is so less than helpful... I'm interested in details. Links, cost, etc.. what purpose does this reply serve?

 

[1995E]

I apologize, I was being sarcastic. Disregard my comment please.

 

[w1kedz]

I apologize, I was being sarcastic. Disregard my comment please.

I'm all for wit/sarcasm/etc .. just indicate it in your reply. A smiley, a j/k, anything.. it was such a dry annoying response =P

 

[1995E]

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdirs/retail/default.asp?pageid=&gutsid=&kevin=rules

I believe this is the place to subscribe to service manuals.

 

[w1kedz]

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdirs/retail/default.asp?pageid=&gutsid=&kevin=rules

I believe this is the place to subscribe to service manuals.

lol.. why is the end of the url &kevin=rules hahahaha
anyways.. thx for the link, that's perfect!