Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Convertible: Removing

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-- Remove the rear panel upper trim panel. Refer to UPPER REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL .

-- Remove the clips -arrows- from the center of the rear panel trim panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Clips

GWWM69-10099

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-- Remove the clip -arrow- from the luggage compartment side trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip

GWWM69-10100

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the belt relay -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts And Belt Relay

GWWM69-10101

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-- Remove the seat belt from the belt relay.

-- Fold down the automatic belt retractor trim.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the belt end fitting -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt And Belt End Fitting

GWWM69-10102

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the automatic belt retractor -1- from the mount.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt And Automatic Belt Retractor

GWWM69-10103

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