Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Lower Hole Cover (1) - Remove
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover (1) - Remove
- Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Bolt (2) - Remove
- Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner (3) - Reposition
Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) - Remove
- Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) - Remove
Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
- Reposition the Floor Carpet as needed.
- Starting at the rear of the garnish molding, pull upward at B-Pillar joint to disengage garnish molding,
- Work your way froward disengaging all of the garnish molding clips then pull reward to disengage the clips on the forward vertical wall.
- Adjust the rear seat to a suitable position to make sure there is enough space to remove the rear side door sill garnish molding.
Use the appropriate plastic trim tool to release the retaining clips of the rear side door sill garnish molding.
- Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
Pull the trim panel (1) towards the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retainers.
- Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Front Seat Belt Guide Bolt (1) - Remove
- Push Pin (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Front Seat Center Belt Anchor Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner (2) - Remove
Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt (1) - Remove
- Front Seat Belt Retractor (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary.