Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing And Installing, Sedan: Removing

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-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Do not press the rear seat backrests onto the center backrest mounting! To prevent damage to the backrest cover, place a foam piece or similar material between the backrest mounting and the backrest!

-- Remove the side luggage compartment cover support. Refer to REAR SHELF COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fold the backrest forward.

Fig 1: Identifying Belt End Fitting, Bolts And Automatic Belt Retractor

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-- Mark the installed position of the belt end fitting -1-, meaning with a scriber.

-- Remove the bolt -2- with the : 3320 and the : 3320/2 and loosen the belt end fitting -1- from the body.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and remove the automatic belt retractor -4- from the mount -arrow-.