Removing the B-post panel
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Remove:
- the sill trim panel. See Front door sill trim panel
- the sill trim panel. See Rear side door sill trim panel, left and right
- the end mounting from the front-seat seat belt. See Seat belt buckle end mounting , (non-power seats only)
- the end mounting on the front-seat seat belt on power seats: Release the catches from underneath.
Move the seat as far forward as possible.
Detach the weatherstrip at the panel: Pull straight to the side.
Pull the lower section of the panel inwards into the car.
Pull straight downwards, press the steel clips outwards (both sides) and releases the insert at the top edge.
Pull downwards until the panel releases.
Lift upwards until the panel is free
Remove the seat belt cover
Thread the seat belt through the panel.