501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 04/23/2015

A-Pillar Trim Panel - Convertible

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

1.
Remove the sun visor.
1. Remove the sun visor cap.
2. Release the clip.
3. Remove the sun visor.
4. If equipped.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

2.
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Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
1. Release the retainers.
2. If equipped.
Disconnect the speaker electrical connector.
3. Release the clips and remove the A-pillar trim panel.
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Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 04/23/2015

A-Pillar Trim Panel - Coupe

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

1. Remove the pin-type retainer and position aside the door weatherstrip.

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2.
Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
1. Release the clips and disconnect the tether anchor.
2. If equipped
Disconnect the speaker electrical connector
3. Release the clips and remove the A-pillar trim panel.
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Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 01/22/2016

Front Door Trim Panel

Base Part Number: 23942

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

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

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

1. Remove the cover and the upper trim panel bolt.

Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

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2. Remove the front door window control switch.
Refer to: Front Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the front door trim panel center bolt.

Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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4. Remove the front door trim panel lower retainers.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

5.
Position the rear upper portion of the front door trim panel away from the door.
1. Release the clip.
2. Release the pin-type retainers.
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6.
Position the rear and lower portion of the front door trim panel away from the door.
1. Release the pin-type retainer.
2. Release the clip.

7.
Position the front door trim panel away from the door.
1. Release the pin-type retainer.
2. Release the pin-type retainer.
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8.
Remove the front door trim panel.
1. Lift up and out and release the door trim panel from the door.
2. If equipped.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Release the latch cable.
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Installation

1. NOTE: Transfer parts as necessary.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 04/23/2015

Headliner

Base Part Number: 5451916

Materials

Name Specification
3M™ Super-Fast Repair Adhesive -
04747

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

On both sides.

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Remove the sun visors.
1. Remove the retainer cap.
2. Release the retainer.
3. Remove the sun visor.
4. If equipped.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panels.

Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel - Coupe (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

3. Detach the wire harness and electrical connector retainers and disconnect the electrical connector.
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4. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

On both sides.
Remove the retainer and the sun visor clip.

5. If equipped.
Disconnect the rear view mirror electrical connector.
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6. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

On both sides.
Release the clips, disconnect the tether clip and remove the D-pillar trim panel.

7. On both sides, remove the rear quarter trim panels.

Refer to: Rear Quarter Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

8. On both sides.
Remove the head restraints.
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9. Position both front seats in the full forward and full reclined position.

10. Remove the headliner.

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Installation

1. NOTE: These steps are only necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: Obtain the specified adhesive commercially. Depending on the headliner and optional wire
harness(es), the purchase of multiple tubes is suggested.

1. Using tape, mark the wire at the exit points for proper length from headliner-to-body/ roof
connectors.
2. Carefully remove the wire harness from the original headliner.
3. Using a marking tool, mark the new headliner with the routing and exit points of the wire harness
from the original headliner.

4. NOTICE: Make sure not to damage the wire harness when cutting the excess adhesive from
the wire harness.

Cut and remove any excess adhesive from the wire harness.
5. Position the wire harness onto the new headliner, making sure the harness has enough length to be
connected to the body/roof connectors at the tape location(s) applied earlier. Apply tape to
temporarily hold the wire harness in position on the headliner.
6. Apply the adhesive in the same location as the factory installed adhesive along the full length of the
wire harness-to-headliner to avoid any NVH concern(s).
Material: 3M™ Super-Fast Repair Adhesive / 04747

2. NOTE: Transfer parts as necessary.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 04/23/2015

Headliner - Lowering

Base Part Number: 5451916

1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

On both sides.
Remove the sun visors.
1. Remove the retainer cap.
2. Release the retainer.
3. Remove the sun visor.
4. If equipped.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panels.

Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel - Coupe (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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3. Detach the wire harness and electrical connector retainers and disconnect the electrical connector.
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4. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

On both sides.
Remove the retainer and the sun visor clip.

5. If equipped.
Disconnect the rear view mirror electrical connector.
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6. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

On both sides.
Release the clips, disconnect the tether clip and remove the D-pillar trim panel.

7. On both sides, remove the rear quarter trim panels.

Refer to: Rear Quarter Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

8. Position both front seats in the full forward and full reclined position.
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9. Lower the headliner.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 04/23/2015

Loadspace Trim Panel - Convertible

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

1. Remove the rear seat backrest.

Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest - Convertible (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).

2. Position the safety belt guide aside, release the clips and remove the upper loadspace trim panel.

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3.
Remove the middle loadspace trim panel.
1. Release the clips.
2. Pull forward and outward to release the rear tab, position the front and rear safety belts aside and
remove the middle loadspace trim panel.
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4. Release the clips and remove the scuff plate trim panel.

5. Release the clips and remove the lower loadspace trim panel.
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Installation

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

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 08/11/2015

Loadspace Trim Panel - Coupe

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

1. Position aside the door weatherstrip.

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2. Release the clips and remove the scuff plate trim panel.

3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

 Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).

4. Release the latch and position the seat backrest down.

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5. Position aside the safety belt guide, release the clips and remove the loadspace trim panel.
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Installation

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

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 04/23/2015

Parcel Shelf - Convertible

Removal

1. On both sides, remove the loadspace trim panels.

Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - Convertible (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and
Installation).

2. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

On both sides.
Disconnect the tonneau cover sensor electrical connectors.

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3. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

On both sides.
Remove the D-tower covers.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Release the clip and remove the cover.
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4. Remove the pin-type retainers and the parcel shelf.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 04/23/2015

Parcel Shelf - Coupe

Removal

1. Release the second row seat base floor backrest latch and position the seat backrest in the full flat
position.

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2. On both sides, remove the loadspace trim panels.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - Coupe (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and
Installation).

3. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

On both sides.
Release the clips, disconnect the tether clip and remove the D-pillar trim panel.
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4. Remove the pin-type retainers and the parcel shelf.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 10/16/2015

Rear Quarter Trim Panel

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

1. Remove the load space trim panel.

Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - Coupe (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

2. Release the clips, disconnect the tether clip and remove the C-pillar trim panel.

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3. Release the tabs and remove the D-ring retainer cover.
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4. Remove the D-ring bolt and position aside the seatbelt.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

5.
Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
1. Open the garment hook retainer cover.
2. Remove the retainer and the garment hook.
3. Release the clips and remove the rear quarter trim panel.
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Installation

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 12/1/2015

Steering Column Shrouds

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

1. Fully extend and lower the steering column.

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2. Release the tabs and disconnect the upper gap hider from the upper steering column shroud and position aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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3.
Release the upper steering column shroud tabs.
Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees and release the steering column shroud tab.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees and release the steering column shroud tab.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

4. Release the outer clips on each side and remove the upper steering column shroud.
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5. Remove the lower steering column shroud screws and the lower steering column shroud.
Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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