A: Removal

Remove the hook, and remove the inside scuff plate.
CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. There is the possibility of the scuff plate being damaged.

Fig 1: Inside Scuff Plate And Hooks
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Remove the door molding (A), and remove the outside scuff plate.

Fig 2: Identifying Outside Scuff Plate Door Molding
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Remove clip (A), and remove the front pillar lower trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Pillar Lower Trim Clip
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Remove the rear seat cushion. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
Remove clip (A), and remove the inside scuff plate.
CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. There is the possibility of the scuff plate being damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Inside Scuff Plate Clip
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NOTE:
- To facilitate the work, remove the weather strip and access the scuff plate tabs from behind the floor mat.
- To release the tabs on the front edge of the scuff plate easily, use a clip remover.
Fig 5: Releasing Tabs On Front Edge Of Scuff Plate Using Clip Remover
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Remove door molding (A) and door catcher cover (B), then remove the outside scuff plate.

Fig 6: Identifying Door Molding And Door Catcher Cover
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Spread the lower trim tab outward to disengage and pull the upper trim to remove.

Fig 7: Removing Upper Trim
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Remove the clips of the center pillar lower trim.

Fig 8: Identifying Center Pillar Lower Trim Clips
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