Ford Mondeo (petrol engines). Manual - part 49

adhesive bond between the moulding or
emblem and the panel (see illustration).
2 Thoroughly clean all traces of adhesive
from the panel using
methylated spirit, and allow the location to
dry.

Refitting

3 Peel back the protective paper from the
rear face of the new moulding or emblem.
Carefully fit it into position on the panel
concerned, but take care not to touch the
adhesive. When in position, apply hand
pressure to the moulding/emblem for a short
period, to ensure maximum adhesion to the
panel.

1 The sunroof should operate freely, without
sticking or binding, as it is opened and
closed. When in the closed position, check
that the panel is flush with the surrounding
roof panel.
2 If adjustment is required, open the sun
blind, but leave the glass panel shut. Unscrew
and remove the three lower frame-to-glass
panel retaining screws. Slide the lower frame
back into the roof.
3 Loosen the central and front securing
screws. Adjust the glass roof panel so that it is
flush at its front edge with the roof panel, then
retighten the securing screws.
4 Pull the lower frame forwards, and insert
and tighten its retaining screws to complete.

Removal

Front seat

1 Release the seat belt, and slide the seat
fully forwards.
2 Using a Torx key, undo the screws and
remove the rear mounting trims, then unscrew
the rear mounting bolts (see illustrations).
3 Slide the seat fully rearwards.
4 Where electric seats are fitted, disconnect

the battery negative (earth) lead (Chapter 5,
Section 1). Disconnect the seat wiring multi-
plugs (see illustration).
5 Unscrew the front mounting bolts, and
remove the seat from the vehicle (see
illustration).

Rear seat cushion

6 Fold the rear seat cushion forwards. (Note
that, on some models, the seat cushion is
held in place by screws which must be
removed first.) Using a Torx key, unscrew and
remove the mounting bolts from the hinges on
each side (see illustration).
7 Withdraw the seat cushion from the vehicle.

Rear seat backrest

8 Fold the rear seat cushion and both
backrests forwards.
9 Unclip the backrest rear trims, where fitted,
and raise them.
10 Using a Torx key, unscrew the mounting
bolts (see illustration).
11 Withdraw the backrest from inside the
vehicle.

Rear seat side bolster

12 Fold the rear seat backrest forwards.
13 On low-series models, remove the screw
and pull the bolster forwards to disengage the
clips. On high-series models, simply pull the
bolster upwards to disengage the clips.

Refitting

14 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure, but tighten the mounting bolts to
the specified torque.

27 Seats - removal and refitting

26 Sunroof - general 

information and adjustment

11•18 Bodywork and fittings

25.1  Using a length of cord to remove the

emblem from the radiator grille

27.2A  Unscrew the Torx-headed 

screws . . .

27.2B  . . . and remove the mounting trims

for access to the front seat rear mounting

bolts

27.5  Front seat front mounting bolt

27.4  Disconnecting an electric seat multi-

plug

27.6  Rear seat cushion hinge bolt

27.10  Rear seat backrest mounting bolts

Warning: Be careful when
handling the seat belt tensioning
device (“grabber”). It contains a
powerful spring, which could

cause injury if released in an uncontrolled
fashion. Once fired, the grabber cannot be
reset, and must be renewed. Note also
that seat belts and associated
components which have been subject to
impact loads must be renewed.

Removal

Front seat belt

1 Remove the trim from the “B” pillar and the
scuttle.
2 Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove
the seat belt reel unit (see illustration).
3 Unscrew the bolt securing the seat belt
guide to the “B” pillar, then unscrew the nut
securing the seat belt shackle (see
illustrations).
4 Detach the stalk cable, then undo the
mounting nut, and remove the stalk and
grabber assembly from the front seat (see
illustrations). 

Warning: There is a potential risk
of the grabber firing during
removal, so it should be handled
carefully. As an extra precaution,

a spacer may be fitted on the cable before
removal. Hold the adjustment lever in the
“adjust” position while inserting the
spacer.
5 Remove the recline adjustment knob and
trim from the outer side of the front seat, then
unscrew the bolt and remove the seat belt
end from the seat (see illustrations).

Rear side seat belt

6 Unscrew the screws and remove the trim
from the “C” pillar. It will be necessary to
detach the rear seat release cable, and
remove the plastic cover from the rear seat
lock (see illustrations).
7 Fold the rear seat cushions forward.
Unscrew the mounting bolts from the seat belt
shackle and reel (see illustrations).

28 Seat belts - 

removal and refitting

Bodywork and fittings  11•19

11

28.5B  . . . unscrew the trim retaining

screws . . .

28.5C  . . . and unscrew the seat belt end

retaining bolt

28.6A  Detach the rear seat release cable

28.4A  Front seat belt stalk cable

28.4B  Front seat stalk mounting nut

28.5A  Remove the recline adjustment

knob . . .

28.2  Front seat belt reel unit lower

mounting bolt

28.3A  Front seat belt guide and mounting

bolt

28.3B  Front seat belt shackle and

mounting nut

8 Unscrew the mounting bolt securing the
seat belt stalk, and withdraw the stalk. Also
unscrew the mounting bolt from the lower
anchorage, where applicable (see
illustration).

Rear centre seat belt

9 Unscrew the mounting bolts securing the
seat belt and stalks to the floor. Note that the
stalks are handed, and are marked Left or
Right.

Refitting

10 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure. Tighten the mounting nuts and
bolts to the specified torque.

Removal

Sun visor

1 Disconnect the wiring for the vanity mirror
light, where fitted.
2 Unscrew the mounting screws and remove
the visor.
3 Prise up the cover, unscrew the inner
bracket mounting screws, and remove the
bracket.

Passenger grab handle

4 Prise up the covers, then unscrew the
mounting screws and remove the grab
handle.

“A” pillar trim

5 Pull away the door weatherstrip in the area
of the trim.
6 Release the alarm and aerial wiring from the
upper and middle clips.
7 Carefully press the trim away from the
upper and middle clips, and pull the trim
upwards. Recover the lower sealing strip.
8 Remove the upper and middle clips from
the pillar.

“B” pillar and cowl side trim

9 Pull away the door weatherstrip in the area
of the trim.
10 Undo the screws, release the fasteners
and remove the lower trim (see illustrations).
11 Carefully separate the lower trim from the
upper trim, using a screwdriver if necessary
(see illustration).
12 Unscrew the seat belt mounting bolt from
under the front seat, remove the remaining
trim from the “B” pillar, and feed the belt
through the trim.

“C” pillar trim (Saloon and Hatchback)

13 Pull away the door weatherstrip in the
area of the trim.
14 Fold the rear seat cushion forwards.
15 Pull up the rear seat bolster, and release

29 Interior trim panels - 

removal and refitting

11•20 Bodywork and fittings

28.6B  Removing the plastic cover from the

rear seat lock

28.7A  Rear seat belt shackle mounting

bolt

28.7B  Rear seat belt reel mounting bolt

29.10B  Releasing the fasteners from the

cowl side trim

29.11  Separating the “B” pillar lower and

upper trim

28.8  Rear seat belt lower anchorage

29.10A  Removing a middle screw from the

lower trim

29.15A  Pull up the rear seat bolster . . .

the upper hook. Note that, on low-series
models, the bolster is retained with a screw
(see illustrations).
16 Undo the screw, release the clips, and
detach the upper trim.
17 Remove the rear seat belt lower mounting
bolt, then remove the trim, and pass the seat
belt through it.

“C” pillar trim (Estate)

18 Prise off the caps, unscrew the screws,
and remove the upper trim from the “C” pillar
(see illustration).
19 Unscrew the mounting bolt securing the
rear seat belt upper shackle to the “C” pillar.
20 Unclip and remove the trim.

“D” pillar trim (Estate)

21 Remove the three mounting screws, then
unclip the trim from the “D” pillar.

Lower facia panel

22 Remove the steering column top and
bottom shrouds.
23 Unscrew the mounting screws from the
upper corners and above the coin tray
position, and withdraw the lower facia panel
from the facia (see illustrations).

Refitting

24 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure. Where seat belt fastenings have
been disturbed, make sure that they are
tightened to the specified torque.

Removal

1 Disconnect the battery negative (earth) lead
(Chapter 5, Section 1).
2 Pull the ashtray from the facia.
3 Pull off the gear lever (or selector lever)
knob (see illustration).
4 Using a screwdriver, carefully prise out the
gear lever gaiter/switch panel or selector lever
panel, as applicable. When necessary,
disconnect the wiring multi-plugs (see
illustration).
5 Remove the adaptive damping switch,
when fitted (Chapter 12).

30 Centre console - 

removal and refitting

Bodywork and fittings  11•21

11

30.4  Prising out the gear lever gaiter

30.6A  Prise off the plastic caps . . .

30.6B  . . . and unscrew the mounting

screws at the front top . . .

29.23B  . . . and above the coin tray

position . . .

29.23C  . . . and withdraw the lower facia

panel

30.3  Gear lever knob removal

29.15B  . . . and release the upper hook

29.18  Screw locations (arrowed) for the

“C” pillar upper trim - Estate models

29.23A  Unscrew the mounting screws

from the upper corners . . .