Removal and Installation

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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.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Opening Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the rear door opening scuff plate trim panel.
Fold the rear seat backrests down.

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 2: Identifying Shoulder Safety Belt Guide Cover, Shoulder Safety Belt Guide With Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position aside the rear door opening weatherstrips.
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 3: Locating Safety Belt Anchor Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
- Route the safety belt and the shoulder safety belt guide through the C-pillar trim panel opening.
  
  Fig 4: Locating C-Pillar Trim Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the C-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the C-pillar trim panel before installing.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.