B-Pillar Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

Belt height adjuster in highest position.

-- Remove the belt end fitting on the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the B-pillar trim -2- from the sill panel strip -1- and then in the center from the B-pillar.

Fig 1: Identifying Removal/Installation Of B-Pillar Trim

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-- Press the B-pillar trim outward in the transition area to the headliner and then pull it forward from under the headliner.

-- Disconnect the connectors.

-- Thread the seat belt through the belt height adjuster.