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Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement Upper Convertible

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 213980  Size: SH
  1. Open the upper guide bolt cover by prying up at the belt side of the cover.
  2. Remove the nut attaching the upper guide to the seat belt guide bracket stud.
  3. Remove the seatbelt upper guide from the stud.

  4. Object Number: 214020  Size: SH
  5. Remove the spacer and washer from the stud.
  6. Remove the screw attaching the lock pillar upper trim.
  7. Remove the upper trim.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 214020  Size: SH
  1. Install the lock pillar upper trim.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the screw securing the upper trim to the lock pillar.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the lock pillar upper trim screw to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in).

  5. Install the spacer and washer to the seat belt guide stud.

  6. Object Number: 213980  Size: SH
  7. Install the upper seat belt guide.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the upper guide nut to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).

Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 214018  Size: SH
  1. Remove the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  2. Pull the lock pillar trim panel with retainers from the lock pillar and the side rail.

  3. Object Number: 71212  Size: SH
  4. Slide the lock pillar trim out from under the rear compartment side trim panel.
  5. Separate the trim panel from the seat belt.
  6. Remove the lock pillar trim.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 71212  Size: SH
  1. Route the seat belt through the lock pillar trim panel.
  2. Position the lock pillar trim panel under the rear compartment side trim panel.
  3. Position the lock pillar trim panel retainers to the holes in the lock pillar and the side rail.

  4. Object Number: 214018  Size: SH
  5. Push in on the panel securing the retainers.
  6. Install the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .

Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement Lower Convertible

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 214018  Size: SH
  1. Remove the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  2. Pull the lock pillar trim panel with retainers from the lock pillar and the side rail.

  3. Object Number: 333454  Size: SH
  4. Slide the lower lock pillar trim out from under the upper lock pillar trim panel.
  5. Separate the trim panel from the seat belt.
  6. Remove the lock pillar trim.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 333454  Size: SH
  1. Route the seat belt through the lock pillar trim panel.
  2. Position the lower lock pillar trim panel under the upper lock pillar trim panel.
  3. Install the foam insulator behind the lock pillar trim.
  4. Position the lower and upper lock pillar trim panel retainers to the holes in the lock pillar and the side rail.

  5. Object Number: 214018  Size: SH
  6. Push in on the panel securing the retainers.
  7. Install the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement Door Sill Plate Replacement.