Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: Locating Door Opening Weatherstrips
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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.
1. Position the shoulder safety belt guide cover up.
2. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide bolt.
3. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (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 Nm (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.