Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement Upper Convertible

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. Remove the spacer and washer from the stud.
5. Remove the screw attaching the lock pillar upper trim.
6. Remove the upper trim.

1. Install the lock pillar upper trim.

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.

2. Install the screw securing the upper trim to the lock pillar.

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

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



4. Install the upper seat belt guide.

Tighten
Tighten the upper guide nut to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).

Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement Coupe

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. Slide the lock pillar trim out from under the rear compartment side trim panel.
4. Separate the trim panel from the seat belt.
5. Remove the lock pillar trim.

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. Push in on the panel securing the retainers.
5. Install the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .

Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement Lower Convertible and Hard Top

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. Slide the lower lock pillar trim out from under the upper lock pillar trim panel (convertible), rear side panel (hard top).
4. Separate the trim panel from the seat belt.
5. Remove the lock pillar trim.

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 (convertible), side trim panel (hard top).
3. Install the foam insulator behind the lock pillar trim.
4. Position the lock pillar trim panel retainers to the holes in the lock pillar and the side rail.



5. Push in on the panel securing the retainers.
6. Install the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .