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.

Remove the rear seat assembly. For additional information, REFER to SEATING .
Using a non-marring flat-blade tool, remove the C-pillar screw cover.

Fig 1: Locating C-Pillar Screw Cover
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Remove the C-pillar screw.
Remove the C-pillar pin-type retainer.

Fig 2: Locating C-Pillar Pin-Type Retainer
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Reposition the C-pillar trim.
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating Safety Belt Anchor Bolt
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Reposition the safety belt through the trim panel.

Fig 4: Locating Safety Belt Position
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Remove C-pillar trim panel.

NOTE: The C-pillar trim panel has locator pins that must be positioned correctly for installation.

NOTE: The C-pillar trim panel should be parallel to the rear window blackout.

To install, reverse removal procedure.