Scuff Plate - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Check to be certain that spring nut (5) is properly installed and in good condition in the quarter inner panel (1).
2. Check to be certain that a plastic nut is properly installed and in good condition in the slot of the rear door opening sill. Replace the plastic nut if any damage is evident.
3. Engage the rear extension of the rear door scuff plate (4) under the lower C-pillar trim (Sedan) or quarter trim panel (Wagon) (3) on the quarter inner panel.
4. Align the two spring clip retainers on the scuff plate with the slots in the rear door sill.
5. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly downward on the scuff plate over each of the spring clip locations until the retainers snap into place.
6. Position the outboard rear seat belt lower anchor to the quarter inner panel.
7. Install and tighten the screw that secures the outboard rear seat belt lower anchor to the quarter inner panel. Tighten the screw to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
8. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the scuff plate trim panel and the lower C-pillar trim (Sedan) or quarter trim panel (Wagon) to the quarter inner panel. Tighten the screw to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).