Removal Procedure

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Remove the rear seat, if required. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT-REAR (EXTENDED CAB W/4TH DOOR) or SEAT REPLACEMENT-REAR (EXTENDED CAB) or SEAT REPLACEMENT-REAR (60/40 SPLIT) .
Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT-FRONT SEAT .
Remove the rear seat belt to body bolts.
Remove the rear seat belt retractor to body bolt (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Belt Retractor To Body Bolts (Crew Cab)

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Remove the retractor from the vehicle.