Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1740

Fig. 16: Separating Safety Belt/Removing Lower Corner Trim Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

14. Push in to release the tab and disconnect the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical

connector.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 17: Disconnecting Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

15. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner

electrical connector.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 18: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

16. Remove the driver side corner upper trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM

AND ORNAMENTATION .

17. Remove the driver door scuff plate and weatherstripping.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 19: Removing Driver Door Scuff Plate & Weatherstripping
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

18. Remove the three pin-type retainers, pull out on the driver side lower corner trim panel near the door

jamb and release the lower corner trim panel from the vehicle.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup