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
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Position the front and 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).

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

Remove the B-pillar bolt cover.
Remove the B-pillar bolt.

Fig 2: Locating B-Pillar Bolt
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Remove the safety belt anchor bolt trim cover.

Fig 3: Locating Safety Belt Anchor Bolt Trim Cover
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Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Pull upward to release the scuff plate clips and remove the rear door scuff plate.
- Detach the scuff plate from the weatherstrip clip.
Fig 4: Locating Scuff Plate And Clips
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Remove the safety belt trim ring and pull the safety belt through the B-pillar.

Fig 5: Locating Safety Belt Trim Ring
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Remove 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.