PANEL-C-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
1. Remove the bolts that secure the rear passenger seat cushion to the floor, (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL).
2. Position the rear passenger seat cushion to gain access to the bolt (3) that secures the rear outboard seat belt lower anchor and the rear seat back bracket to the rear floor panel.
3. Loosen the bolt (3) that secures the rear outboard seat belt lower anchor and the rear seat back bracket to the rear floor panel.
4. Disengage the lower anchor from the loosened bolt.
5. Remove the trim plug (1) from the upper c-pillar trim.
CAUTION: The upper trim plug must be removed and discarded to gain access to the upper retaining screw before attempting to remove the trim panel. Failure to remove the trim screw may result in damage to the trim panel or the retaining clip.
6. Using a small drill (2) approximately 3 mm (7/64”), drill a hole into the trim plug (1).
7. Using a hook type tool (1) or equivalent, remove and discard the trim plug (2).
8. Using a magnetic screwdriver or equivalent, remove the upper screw and pull the upper part of the trim panel (1) away from the pillar and release the bottom tabs (2).
9. Remove the seat belt from the upper C-pillar trim panel through the slot provided and remove the upper C-pillar trim panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Route the seat belt through the slot in the upper C-pillar trim panel.
2. Position the locating tabs (2) on the bottom of the upper C-pillar trim panel into the slots in the top of the quarter trim panel.
3. Rotate the top part of the trim panel into position and install the screw.
CAUTION: The upper trim plug must be removed and discarded to gain access to the upper retaining screw before attempting to remove the trim panel. Failure to remove the trim screw may result in damage to the trim panel or the retaining clip.
4. Install a new trim plug (1) into the trim panel.
5. Engage the seat belt lower anchor under the loosened bolt that secures the lower anchor and the rear seat back bracket to the rear floor panel. Be certain the seat belt webbing between the turning loop and the lower anchor is not twisted.
6. Tighten the bolt (3) that secures the lower anchor and the rear seat back bracket to the rear floor panel. Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Reinstall the rear seat cushion into the vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/REAR SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION).