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Trim, B pillar, remove and install.

Remove rear seat bottom by pulling up sharply. Some very early models may have two 10mm bolts, one below each seating position. Remove these bolts and lift lower seat section out of car. 520002.jpg (28259 bytes)
Remove the 10mm bolt securing each side of the rear seat back rest to side of car, located just behind the side trim panels. Lift rear seat back rest upwards to disengage clips at top, and remove from car. 520004.jpg (31527 bytes)
On pre 88 models, open the rear side window. Pull door opening edge seal away from trim panel. All models : Pull panel in towards center car and lift up to remove. 510090.jpg (48903 bytes)
Remove cap and bolt from seatbelt rail on floor, behind seat. (passenger side shown) 720015.jpg (61867 bytes)
Loosen bolt securing seat belt rail to side of car and slide seat belt off rail. 720016.jpg (53605 bytes)
Pull cap on upper seatbelt mount straight up, remove bolt. 720001.jpg (27403 bytes)
Remove coat hook. 510021.jpg (4601 bytes)
Move seat fully forward and remove 1/4 turn clips from bottom of B pillar trim
Slide B pillar trim downwards to release clips at top.
Push cover for seatbelt opening out and feed seatbelt through slot in B pillar trim.
 

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