Removal and Installation

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Remove the front and rear door opening scuff plate trim panels.
Position front seat(s) to the forwardmost position.
Remove the rear assist handles.
1. Remove the 2 covers.
2. Remove the 2 bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
3. Remove the B-pillar assist handle.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Assist Handle, Cover And Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position aside the front and rear door opening weatherstrips.

Fig 2: Positioning Front And Rear Door Opening Weatherstrips
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 upward.
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 3: Identifying Shoulder Safety Belt Guide Cover, Shoulder Safety Belt Guide With Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Safety Belt Anchor Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
- Route the front safety belt and the shoulder belt guide through the B-pillar trim panel.
  
  Fig 5: Locating B-Pillar Trim Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.