Front belt reel with tensioning unit, removing and installing (4- door): Removing

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Remove upper and lower B-pillar trim: refer to B-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING and sill plate trim, refer to SILL PANEL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Loosen lock-nut -2-, this detaches tensioning unit -3- and makes it inactive.
Remove belt reel -1-.
Pull tensioning unit -3- out of guide (arrow) in mounting bracket -4-.
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- ALWAYS follow the prescribed work sequence.

Fig 1: Removing Front Belt Reel With Tensioning Unit (4- Door)