Removal and Installation

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NOTE: Left side shown in the illustration, right side similar.

Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT SYSTEM .
NOTE: To avoid damage to the scuff plate trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the scuff plate trim panel before installing.

Remove the door opening scuff plate trim panel.
- Remove the pushpin retainer.
- Lift the door opening scuff plate trim panel upward to release the retaining clips.
Position the rear door opening weatherstrip aside.
NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide and cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide or cover is damaged, install a new shoulder safety belt guide or cover.

Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
1. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide cover.
2. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Remove the shoulder safety belt guide.
Fig 1: Identifying Shoulder Safety Belt Guide, Cover And Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the safety belt anchor.
- Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the safety belt anchor.
Fig 2: Locating Safety Belt Anchor And Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
- Route the safety belt and the shoulder safety belt guide through the B-pillar trim panel.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the B-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the B-pillar trim panel before installing.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.