Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position seats fully down and forward.
Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Pull upward to release the scuff plate clips and remove the front door scuff plate.
- Detach the scuff plate from the weatherstrip.
Fig 1: Locating Scuff Plate Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the weatherstrips aside.
- If equipped, position the rear weatherstrips aside.
Remove the safety belt D-ring trim cover.
Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the B-pillar trim panel pin-type retainer.

NOTE: Starting at the top of the cover, use a non-marring tool.

Remove the B-pillar trim panel bolt cover.
Remove the B-pillar trim panel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt trim cover.
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the safety belt trim ring.

Fig 2: Locating Safety Belt Trim Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
- Position the safety belt through the B-pillar trim panel.

NOTE: The B-pillar trim panel has a 2-way locator and a 4-way locator that must be positioned correctly on installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.