Both B-pillar trim panels

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Remove the door scuff plate trim panel.

Fig 1: Locating Door Scuff Plate Trim Panel
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- Remove the screws.
- Remove the scuff plate.

NOTE: If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain closed, install a new cover.

Fig 1: Locating Front Safety Belt Guide Cover

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Remove the front safety belt guide cover.
- Release the tabs and remove the cover.
Remove the bolt and safety belt guide.

Fig 2: Locating Safety Belt Guide Bolt
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- Use the Safety Belt Bolt Bit to remove the bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the safety belt guide.
Disconnect the safety belt anchor.

Fig 3: Locating Safety Belt Anchor Bolt
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- Use the Safety Belt Bolt Bit to remove the bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the safety belt anchor.
Reposition the B-pillar trim panel.

Fig 4: Repositioning B-Pillar Trim Panel
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- Remove the pin-type retainers.
- Reposition the B-pillar trim panel.
Disconnect the radio speaker electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Radio Speaker Electrical Connector
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Lower the rear of the A-pillar trim panel to remove the B-pillar trim panel.

Fig 6: Locating A-Pillar Trim Panel & B-Pillar Trim Panel
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Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.