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: Removing Scuff Plate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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. Use the Seat Belt Bolt Bit to remove the bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Shoulder Safety Belt Guide Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull the rear door opening weatherstrips away from the C-pillar trim panel.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Door Opening Weatherstrips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the utility trays and jack assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Trays And Jack Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Safety Belt Anchor Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the C-pillar trim panel.

Fig 6: Locating C-pillar Trim Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.