B-Pillar Trim Panel - Regular Cab: Removal

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NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Upper and Lower B-Pillar Trim Panels

1.

Position the seat and the backrest fully forward.

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2.

NOTE: The seat is removed for clarity.

NOTE: During installation, make sure to attach the scuffplate trim panel at the lower B-pillar trim panel first.

Release the clips and remove the scuff plate trim panel.

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3.

Position the weatherstrips aside.

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4.

Release the clips and disengage the seatbelt pretensioner boot from the pretensioner bezel.

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5.

Remove the pretensioner bezel.

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6.

Release the clips and remove the B-pillar lower trim panel.

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Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel

7.

Remove the D-ring bolt and position aside the seatbelt.
- 1.
  
  Remove the D-ring trim cover.
- 2.
  
  Remove the D-ring bolt and position aside the seatbelt.
  Torque
  
  : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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8.

Release the clips and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

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9.

Push up on the upper B-pillar trim panel.

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10.

NOTE: The trim panel must be positioned upward to allow the upper clip to release correctly. Failure to follow this may cause damage to the trim panel.

Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

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