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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
  2. Remove the safety belt bolt cover.
  3. Remove the safety belt bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the C-pillar bolt trim cover.
  5. Remove the C-pillar bolt.
  6. Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, REFER to SEATING .
  7. Remove the pin-type retainer from the C-pillar trim panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Pin-Type Retainer From C-Pillar Trim Panel
    G03965975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the lower safety belt bolt cover.
  9. Remove the lower safety belt bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  10. Pull the safety belt through the C-pillar trim panel.
  11. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.