Removal And Installation

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Remove the scuff plate.

Fig 1: Locating Scuff Plate

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NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide and cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide or cover is damaged or the cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide.

Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
- Position the shoulder safety belt guide cover up.
- Use the Seat Belt Bolt Bit to remove the bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.

Fig 2: Identifying Shoulder Safety Belt Guide

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Pull the rear door opening weatherstrips away from the C-pillar trim panel.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Door Opening Weatherstrips

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If equipped, remove the utility trays and jack assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Trays And Jack Assembly

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Remove the safety belt anchor.
1. Use the Seat Belt Bolt Bit to remove the bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
2. Remove the safety belt anchor.
Remove the C-pillar trim panel.

Fig 6: Locating C-Pillar Trim Panel

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Route the safety belt and the shoulder safety belt guide through the C-pillar trim panel openings.
Remove the C-pillar trim panel from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.