Removal And Installation

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Remove the scuff plate.

Fig 1: Locating Scuff Plate

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Position front seat(s) forward.
Pull the door opening weatherstrips away from the B-pillar trim panel.

Fig 2: Pulling Door Opening Weatherstrips Away From B-Pillar Trim Panel

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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.
- Remove the shoulder safety belt guide bolt.
- Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
  - To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Locating Shoulder Safety Belt Guide Bolt

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Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Safety Belt Anchor Bolt

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Remove the B-pillar trim panel.

Fig 5: Locating B-Pillar Trim Panel

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