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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 316195  Size: SH
  4. Starting with the top retainer use the J 38778 to disengage the retainers and remove the lower trim panel from the center pillar.
  5. Remove the seat belt from the slot in the lower trim panel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat belt to the slot in the lower trim panel.

  2. Object Number: 316195  Size: SH
  3. Install the lower trim panel to the center pillar.
  4. Push firmly on the lower trim panel in order to seat the retainers.
  5. Install the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  6. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement .