Install rear trim panel

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Check clamps (1) for damage; replace if necessary.
Check the clips (2) for damage and replace where required.

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Connect and lock all the connectors at the rear side trim panel (1) of the wiring harness and disconnect it.
Insert upper seat belt (5).
Position the rear side trim panel (1) and clip at the clamps (4).
Clip in the rear side trim panel (1) at the clips (3).
Clip in the rear side trim panel (1) at the clamps (2).

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Clip in the cover (2) of the strap fitting (3) to the strap fitting (3).
Slide the sleeve (1) in the cover (2) of the seat belt end fitting (3).

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Position the seat belt end fitting correctly.
Tighten down screw (2).
Clip in the cover cap (1).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to INSTALLING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .