Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the scuff plate.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the scuff plate.
Fig 1: Removing Screws And Scuff Plate
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If equipped, remove the windshield side garnish moulding passenger assist handle bolt covers.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Moulding Passenger Assist Handle Bolt Covers
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If equipped, remove the windshield side garnish moulding passenger assist handles.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the passenger assist handles.
Fig 3: Removing Passenger Assist Handles
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Remove the windshield side garnish moulding.

Fig 4: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Moulding
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Remove the rear window garnish moulding.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the rear window garnish moulding.
Fig 5: Removing Rear Window Garnish Moulding
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NOTE: If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain closed, install a new cover.

NOTE: Safety belt guide cover shown removed for clarity.

Fig 6: Releasing Retaining Tab And Open Cover

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From behind the front safety belt guide cover, release the retaining tab and open the cover.
Remove the bolt and safety belt guide.

Fig 7: Removing Bolt And Safety Belt Guide
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Remove the safety belt anchor bolt and safety belt anchor.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt And Anchor
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NOTE: The quarter window glass must be open to carry out this step.

Fig 9: Removing Two Screws

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If equipped with moveable quarter window glass, remove the two screws attaching the quarter window latch.
Remove the pin-type retainers and lower rear trim panel.

Fig 10: Removing Pin-Type Retainers And Lower Rear Trim Panel
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Remove the quarter trim panel to floor screw.

Fig 11: Removing Quarter Trim Panel To Floor Screw
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Open the rear seat.

Fig 12: Opening Rear Seat
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Remove the quarter trim panel pin-type retainers.

Fig 13: Removing Quarter Trim Panel Pin-Type Retainers
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Disconnect the radio speaker electrical connector.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Radio Speaker Electrical Connector
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Remove the quarter trim panel.
- Feed the safety belt webbing through the quarter trim panel.
Fig 15: Removing Quarter Trim Panel
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.