B-Pillar Trim Panel - Regular Cab: Removal

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NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

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

Upper and Lower B-Pillar Trim Panels

Position the seat and the backrest fully forward.

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

Release the clips and remove the scuffplate trim panel.

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Position the weatherstrip aside.

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Disengage the seatbelt pretensioner boot from the pretensioner bezel.

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Remove the pretensioner bezel.

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

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Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel
Remove the D-ring bolt cover.

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

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Release the clips.

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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.

Slide the trim panel upward, aligning the clips to the slots in the sheet metal.

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Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

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