Door sill trim plate removal - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria

To remove the door sill panels on a 2009 SL550 Silver Arrow, you can follow these general steps:
1. Gather the necessary tools: You'll need a flathead screwdriver, a trim removal tool (optional but helpful), and a flashlight.
2. Open the car door: Ensure that the door you want to work on is fully opened.
3. Locate the door sill panel: The door sill panel is the strip located at the bottom of the door frame, where you typically step in when entering or exiting the vehicle.
4. Look for screws or fasteners: Inspect the door sill panel for any visible screws or fasteners that may be securing it in place. If you see any, use a flathead screwdriver to remove them.
5. Use a trim removal tool: If there are no visible screws, gently insert a trim removal tool or a flathead screwdriver between the door sill panel and the door frame. Be cautious not to scratch or damage the surrounding area. Apply gentle pressure and work your way along the panel, releasing the clips that hold it in place. The number of clips may vary depending on the vehicle model.
6. Apply even pressure: Once you have released the clips, the door sill panel should be loose. Apply even pressure with your hand and lift the panel upwards to remove it from the door frame.
7. Disconnect electrical connections (if applicable): If your vehicle has any electrical components, such as illuminated logos or lighting on the door sill panel, locate the electrical connectors and disconnect them before fully removing the panel.
8. Repeat the process for other doors (if desired): If you want to remove the door sill panels from other doors, follow the same steps for each one.
Remember to exercise caution and be gentle when working on your car's interior to avoid causing any damage. If you're unsure or uncomfortable performing these steps yourself, it's advisable to consult a professional or refer to the vehicle's user manual for specific instructions tailored to your car model.

transfer case shift control module
Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: The transfer case shift control module (TCCM) is located under the drivers seat carpet. For removal purposes, access the TCCM from underneath the carpet.
Remove the drivers bucket seat or split bench seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket or Split Bench Seat Replacement.
Remove the left front sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
Remove the left hinge pillar. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
Remove the left center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.

Remove the door opening weather-strip. Refer to Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement in Doors.
Remove side sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
Remove the lower quarter panel trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
Remove the quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
Remove the center pillar outer applique. Refer to Center Pillar Applique Replacement in Exterior Trim.
Remove the roof drip molding. Refer to Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.

Important: It is necessary to use new nuts when reinstalling the quarter window.
Remove the nine quarter window nuts (1), securing the quarter window assembly (2) to the body opening.
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Important: When removing the quarter window from the body opening make sure that the attaching pins are clear of the outer body.
Remove the quarter window (2) from the body opening.

Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
Remove the door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .

Remove the 3 quarter trim panel retaining screws (1).
Starting at the lower edge of the trim panel and moving alternately clockwise and counterclockwise, pull outward on the trim panel to disengage the eight rear quarter trim panel attaching clips (2).
Remove the quarter trim panel from the vehicle.
Remove the 4 radio speaker grille speed clips (1), securing the speaker grille.
Remove the speaker grille (2).
Remove the rear quarter trim panel insulator (1), from the back of the quarter trim assembly (2).
Remove 7 rear quarter trim panel armrest retaining clips (1).
Remove 7 rear quarter trim panel armrest retaining nuts (2).
Gently pry the quarter trim panel armrest insert assembly (3), away from the rear quarter trim panel and remove.

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Same place you fill for the front washer fluid ! Your fronts work but not the rear ? There are to washer pump motors on the washer fluid bottle , one for the front an one for the back . Rubber hose goes all the way to the back . If that hose has failed ,to replace it you basically have to pull out your vehicles interior .
Rear Window Washer Hose Replacement - Pump to Endgate
Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
2. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
3. Remove the endgate/liftgate door sill plate. Refer to Rear Floor Rear Trim Plate Replacement or Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the left front and left rear door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the left body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
6. Remove the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
7. Fold over the left side of the carpet to allow access to the body harness. Refer to Front Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement and Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.

Disconnect the washer hose connection (1) from the body harness (2) at the endgate. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
Disconnect the hose (1) from the rear washer pump. Install a plug to the rear washer pump nozzle to prevent washer fluid loss. Push the hose grommet (2) in through the bulkhead.
Pull the washer hose (1) into the vehicle though the bulkhead. Cut the old washer hose off where it enters the body wiring harness (2). Remove the hose end from the vehicle
Or it could be the pump , they go bad . switch the hoses from one pump to the other an see if you get washer fluid at the back ,if you do the pump is bad ,if not the hose or the spray nozzle is clogged . You probably will need to pull the washer fluid bottle to see both pumps

It is located behind the right rear quarter panel , In the back right of the interior !
Remove the right rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Number 2 Seat Replacement or Rear Number 2 50-50 Seat Replacement in Seats.
2. Remove the Third Pillar trim panel. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
3. Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
4. Remove the door sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
5. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.

A lot involved in this but not to difficult !

1. Remove the rear door sill trim plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement or to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
2. Remove the lower rear seat belt cover and bolt.
3. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Remove the sill plate. Firmly pull the sill plate up and out from the retainers.
Remove the sill plate from the vehicle. Start from the front of the door sill. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the door sill plate.
Rear Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement
Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the door sill plate. Remove the sill plate from the vehicle.
Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement
Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
Pull down on the upper corners of the garnish molding in order to disengage the retaining clips. Pull in order to disengage the remaining retaining clips. Remove the rear corner garnish molding from the vehicle. Inspect the rear corner garnish molding for broken or missing retaining clips. Replace the retaining clips as needed.
Good Luck ! Fun job !!!!!

Have you checked the fuse? If so, the module is located behind the left rear trim panel. Remove the panel to access. Below is a diagram of the trim panel and location of the module in BLUE>
Preliminary Procedures

1. Move the rear seat to the full forward position.
2. Remove the rear number?2 seat . Refer to 3rd Row Seat Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
4. Disconnect the liftgate actuator rod from the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Actuator Rod Replacement.
5. Disconnect the rear seat number 2 shoulder belt anchor bolt. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Retractor Side Belt Replacement.
6. Remove the liftgate door sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement.

if you mean the sill inside the door or the kicker plate or what ever you want to call it in your neck of the woods the its easy the silver plate is held down by a magnet strip so you just lift it with a screwdriver in one corner and then get fingers around it and lift it ,under this you will see 4 screws with a 30 head in torx --simple when your told as i was because i didnt know eithier

For the XL - The AMP is located on the drivers side, behind the left rear trim panel.

1. Remove the cargo shelf. 2. Tumble the third row seats to the cargo position. 3. Remove the left body side window rear garnish molding.4. 4. Remove the left body side window forward garnish molding. 5. Remove the liftgate sill plate. 6. Remove the left rear door sill panel. 7. Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt. 8. Remove the auxiliary power outlet from the trim panel. Release the five screws that retain the rear quarter trim panel to the body. 9. Remove the rear quarter trim panel from the vehicle.

If you don't have the XL then the AMP is located on the passenger side.
1. Remove the screw that retains the trim panel to the body. 2. Remove the cargo net retaining knobs. 3. Remove the bolt that retains the seat belt upper guide to the body. 4. Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel from the vehicle. 5. Remove the cargo shade/cover. 6. Remove the inflator access panel. 7. Remove the right rear quarter upper trim panel. 8. Remove the liftgate sill plate. 9. Remove the right rear door sill panel. 10. Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt. 11. Release the retaining clips that retain the trim panel to the body. 12. Partially remove the trim panel in order to remove the inflator switch from the inflator bezel. 13. Remove the auxiliary air outlet washer and retaining nut. 14. Feed the auxiliary air outlet through the inflator bezel. 15. Remove the inflator bezel from the trim panel. 16. Disconnect the the 12-volt power supply electrical connector. 17. Remove the 12-volt power supply. . 18. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle. 19. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the radio speaker amplifier. 20. Remove the 4 bolts that retain the radio speaker amplifier to the body. 21. Remove the radio speaker amplifier from the body.

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right quarter trim panel as follows:
   1. Remove first rear seat. Remove the second rear seat, if equipped.
   2. Remove the sliding door sill plate.
   3. Remove the quarter trim bolster.
   4. Remove the upper C-pillar trim and D-pillar trim panel.
   5. Remove the first and second rear seat belt anchors.
   6. Remove the screws securing the quarter trim to quarter panel from the bolster area.
   7. Remove the screws securing the rear edge of the quarter trim to the support bracket.
   8. Carefully disengage the hidden clips securing the front of the quarter trim to the quarter panel just rearward of the sliding door opening.
      
      
      

      Fig. Removing the trim panel to access the rear blower motor
      

   9. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the accessory power outlet, if equipped.
   10. On long wheelbase wagons only, remove the quarter trim from the quarter panel and pull second rear seat belt through access hole.
   11. Pull first rear seat belt through the access hole.
   12. Remove the quarter trim panel from the vehicle.
       
3. Remove the 5 screws mounting the A/C-heater blower motor housing to the rear HVAC unit (one mounting screw located on evaporator cover).
4. Twist the blower motor out of scroll housing.
5. Disconnect the blower motor wiring connector.
6. Remove the blower motor from vehicle.
   
   
   

   Fig. The rear blower motor is held in place by four screws
   

To install:

1. Install the blower motor unit into the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the blower motor wiring connector.
3. Secure the blower motor into scroll housing.
4. Install and tighten the 5 screws mounting the A/C-heater blower motor housing to the rear HVAC unit (one mounting screw located on evaporator cover).
5. Install the right quarter trim panel as follows:
   1. Install the quarter trim panel in position in the vehicle.
   2. Insert and pull the first rear seat belt through the access hole in quarter trim panel.
   3. On long wheelbase wagons only, insert and pull the second rear seat belt through access hole in quarter trim panel.
   4. Reconnect the wiring harness connector to the accessory power outlet, if equipped.
   5. Engage the hidden clips to secure the front of quarter trim to quarter panel rearward of sliding door opening.
   6. Install the retaining screws that secure the rear edge of quarter trim to support bracket.
   7. Install the retaining screws that secure the quarter trim to the quarter panel in bolster area.
   8. Install the second rear seat belt anchor (if equipped), and the first rear seat belt anchor.
   9. Install the D-pillar trim panel and upper C-pillar trim.
   10. Install the quarter trim bolster.
   11. Install the sliding door sill plate.
   12. Install the second rear seat, if equipped, and install the first rear seat.
       
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Check blower motor operation.

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OK, remove door sill plates, remove seats, remove carpeting, re install new as old came out, reinstall trim pieces and seats and you are done.