B-Pillar Lower Trim

PANEL-B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM

REMOVAL




1. Adjust the front seat to its most forward position for easiest access to the front seat belt lower anchor cover (1) and the B-pillar trim.
2. Grasp the upper edge of the lower anchor cover and pull upward to unsnap it from the front seat cushion outboard side shield.
3. Remove the screw (2) that secures the lower anchor to the outboard side of the front seat cushion frame and position the seat belt out of the way.




4. Remove the front door sill scuff plate, Refer to Trim panel.
5. Remove the rear passenger door sill scuff plate, Refer to Trim panel.




6. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel, Refer to Trim panel.




7. Open the access door on the lower B-pillar trim panel.
8. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the retaining tabs that secure the lower B-pillar trim panel to the B-pillar.
9. Remove the seat belt from the lower B-pillar trim panel through the access door opening and remove the trim panel.

INSTALLATION




1. Route the seat belt through the access door opening in the lower B-pillar trim panel.
2. Position the lower B-pillar trim panel to the B-pillar and engage the retaining tabs that secure the trim panel to the B-pillar.




3. Install the upper B-pillar trim panel.




4. Position the seat belt lower anchor to the mounting hole on the outboard side of the front seat cushion frame. Be certain that the seat belt webbing between the turning loop and the lower anchor is not twisted.
5. Install the screw (2) that secures the lower anchor to the seat. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft.lbs).
6. Reinstall the lower anchor cover (1) onto the front seat cushion outboard side shield.




7. Position the seat belt aside and close the access door on the lower B-pillar trim panel.
8. Install the rear door sill scuff plate.
9. Install the front door sill scuff plate.