B-Pillar Trim Panel - Crew Cab: Removal

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NOTE: RH Side Shown In Illustration, LH Side Similar.

NOTE: Removal Steps In This Procedure May Contain Installation Details.

Upper And Lower B-Pillar Trim Panels

Release The Clips And Remove The Front Door Scuffplate Trim Panel.

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Release The Clips And Remove The Rear Door Scuffplate Trim Panel.

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Position The Front Door Weatherstrip Aside.

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Position The Rear Door 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, Position The Seatbelt Aside And Remove The Lower B-Pillar 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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Remove The Assist Handle Bolt Covers.

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Remove The Bolts And The Assist Handle.
Torque: 106 Lb.In (12 Nm)

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Release The Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel Panel Lower Clip.

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NOTE: The Trim Panel Must Be Positioned Downward To Allow The Upper Clips To Release Correctly. Failure To Follow This May Cause Damage To The Trim Panel.

Slide The Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel Down, 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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