Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. 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 Mounting 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.