1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Child

(6) Remove the seat belt turning loop from the
upper inner C-pillar.
(7) Remove the upper and lower trim from the
inner C-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-
PILLAR UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL) and (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the screw that secures the seat belt
web guide to the inner C-pillar near the belt line.
(9) Remove the seat belt web guide from the inner
C-pillar.
(10) Remove the screw that secures the lower
retractor bracket to the lower inner C-pillar below
the retractor mounting hole.
(11) Disengage the hook on the upper retractor
bracket from the slot in the lower inner C-pillar
above the retractor mounting hole.
(12) Remove the rear outboard seat belt and
retractor from the retractor mounting hole in the
lower inner C-pillar.
INSTALLATION
The only component of this seat belt and retractor
unit that is available for individual service replace-
ment is the plastic web stop button that prevents the
latch plate from falling to the floor while in the
stored position. Refer to the instructions supplied
with the service kit for the proper web stop button
replacement procedures.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT
OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CARE-
FULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the rear outboard seat belt and retrac-
tor to the retractor mounting hole in the lower inner
C-pillar (Fig. 43).
(2) Engage the hook on the upper retractor bracket
into the slot in the lower inner C-pillar above the
retractor mounting hole.
(3) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
lower retractor bracket to the lower inner C-pillar
below the retractor mounting hole. Tighten the screw
to 40 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(4) Position the seat belt web guide to the inner
C-pillar near the belt line.
(5) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
seat belt web guide to the inner C-pillar. Tighten the
screw to 2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the upper and lower trim onto the
inner C-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-
PILLAR UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION) and
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR LOWER
TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(7) Position the seat belt turning loop onto the
upper inner C-pillar.
Fig. 43 Rear Outboard Seat Belt & Retractor
Remove/Install
1 - C-PILLAR
2 - TRIM PANEL
3 - TURNING LOOP
4 - SCREW
5 - TRIM COVER
6 - SEAT BELT
7 - SCREW
8 - LOWER ANCHOR
9 - SCREW
10 - SCREW
11 - RETRACTOR
12 - WEB GUIDE
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 47
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)

(8) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
seat belt turning loop to the C-pillar. Tighten the
screw to 40 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(9) Engage the lower snap features of the new trim
cover over the rear outboard seat belt turning loop
and, using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on
the top of the trim cover until it snaps into place.
(10) Position the lower seat belt anchor to the base
of the inner C-pillar.
(11) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
lower seat belt anchor to the base of the inner C-pil-
lar. Tighten the screw to 40 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(12) Reinstall the rear seat into the vehicle. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - INSTALLA-
TION).
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CENTER & LEFT OUTBOARD
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT
OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CARE-
FULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.(1) Lift up the rear seat cushion into its stowed
position against the rear seat back.
(2) Remove the screw that secures either the cen-
ter or the left outboard occupant buckle unit to the
rear floor panel near the base of the cab back panel
(Fig. 44). On models with the optional 60/40 split
rear bench, the screw that secures the buckle unit
also secures one of the rear seat mounting brackets
to the rear floor panel.
(3) Remove the center or the left outboard occu-
pant buckle unit from the rear floor panel or from
the rear seat mounting bracket.
Fig. 44 Rear Seat Belt Buckle Remove/Install
1 - CAB BACK PANEL
2 - CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
3 - SCREW (4)
4 - LEFT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT BUCKLE UNIT
5 - CENTER OCCUPANT BUCKLE UNIT
6 - CENTER ANCHOR/RIGHT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT BUCKLE
& BRACKET UNIT
7 - REAR FLOOR PANEL
8O - 48 RESTRAINTSDR
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)

REMOVAL - CENTER ANCHOR & RIGHT
OUTBOARD
The unique black, keyed center seat belt lower
anchor buckle and the right outboard occupant
buckle are serviced as a unit with their mounting
bracket. The rear center seat belt retractor is also
secured to the mounting bracket with these two
buckles, but can be removed from the mounting
bracket and is serviced separately from the two buck-
les. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR
CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT
OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CARE-
FULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Reach between the rear seat cushion and the
rear seat back to access and unbuckle the rear center
seat belt lower anchor latch plate from the unique
black, keyed lower anchor buckle. Use an ignition
key or a small screwdriver to depress the small white
release button on the anchor buckle.
(2) Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. On
models with the optional 60/40 split rear bench, only
the 60 percent section (right side) of the rear seat
must be removed. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT
- REAR - REMOVAL).(3) Remove the screw that secures the rear center
seat belt retractor to the center anchor/right out-
board occupant buckle and mounting bracket unit on
the rear floor panel near the cab back panel (Fig. 45).
(4) Remove the rear center seat belt retractor from
the center anchor/right outboard occupant buckle and
mounting bracket unit.
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the center
anchor/right outboard occupant buckle and mounting
bracket unit to the rear floor panel near the base of
the cab back panel (Fig. 46).
(6) Remove the center anchor/right outboard occu-
pant buckle and mounting bracket unit from the rear
floor panel.
Fig. 45 Rear Center Retractor & Mounting Bracket
1 - RIGHT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT BUCKLE
2 - REAR CENTER SEAT BELT
3 - REAR CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
4 - MOUNTING BRACKET
5 - CENTER ANCHOR BUCKLE
6 - SCREW (1)
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 49
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE (Continued)

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CENTER & LEFT OUTBOARD
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT
OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CARE-
FULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEATBELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the center or the left outboard occu-
pant buckle unit onto the rear floor panel or onto the
rear seat mounting bracket near the base of the cab
back panel (Fig. 44). On models with the optional
60/40 split rear bench, the screw that secures the
buckle unit also secures one of the rear seat mount-
ing brackets to the rear floor panel.
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
center or the left outboard occupant buckle unit to
the rear floor panel. Tighten the screw to 40 N´m (29
ft. lbs.).
(3) Lower the rear seat cushion back to its normal
seating position.
INSTALLATION - CENTER ANCHOR & RIGHT
OUTBOARD
The unique black, keyed center seat belt lower
anchor buckle and the right outboard occupant
buckle are serviced as a unit with their mounting
bracket. The rear center seat belt retractor is also
secured to the mounting bracket with these two
buckles, but can be removed from the mounting
bracket and is serviced separately from the two buck-
les. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR
CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLA-
TION).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT
OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CARE-
FULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.
Fig. 46 Rear Seat Belt Buckle Remove/Install
1 - CAB BACK PANEL
2 - CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
3 - SCREW (4)
4 - LEFT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT BUCKLE UNIT
5 - CENTER OCCUPANT BUCKLE UNIT
6 - CENTER ANCHOR/RIGHT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT BUCKLE
& BRACKET UNIT
7 - REAR FLOOR PANEL
8O - 50 RESTRAINTSDR
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE (Continued)

SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP
ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT
OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CARE-
FULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES,
MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER
STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLA-
TION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN.
STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED.
TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY
BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE
BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE
OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE
ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR
DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT
BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Unsnap and remove the trim cover from the
front outboard seat belt turning loop to access the
screw that secures the turning loop to the height
adjuster on the upper inner B-pillar. Discard the
removed turning loop trim cover as it is not intended
for reuse.
(2) Remove the screw that secures the seat belt
turning loop to the height adjuster.
(3) Remove the front seat belt turning loop from
the height adjuster.
(4) Remove the upper trim from the inner B-pillar.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER
TRIM - REMOVAL).
(5) Loosen the two screws that secure the seat belt
turning loop height adjuster far enough to remove
the adjuster from the upper B-pillar (Fig. 50).
(6) Disengage the tab near the lower end of the
seat belt turning loop height adjuster from the slot in
the sheet metal and remove the adjuster from the
inner B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH,
DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT OR
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CAREFULLY
INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING
HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER STRAPS, AND
ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERA-
TION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT IS
CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT
THAT IS TWISTED. TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTEN-
ERS. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED
OR INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR.
REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAM-
AGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE
ANY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO
WHICH THE ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN
BENT OR DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A
SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT.
ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT
BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH
THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR
PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the front seat belt turning loop
adjuster to the inner B-pillar (Fig. 50).
(2) Engage the tab near the lower end of the seat
belt turning loop height adjuster into the slot in the
sheet metal of the inner B-pillar.
(3) Hand tighten the lower of the two screws that
secure the seat belt turning loop height adjuster to
the upper B-pillar far enough to keep the tab on the
lower end of the adjuster engaged in the B-pillar slot.
Fig. 50 Seat Belt Turning Loop Adjuster Remove/
Install
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - ADJUSTER
3 - SCREW (2)
4 - GRAB HANDLE BRACKET (QUAD CAB ONLY)
DRRESTRAINTS 8O - 55

HEADLINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the upper b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the upper c-pillar trim, if equipped.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the coat hooks. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/COAT HOOK - REMOVAL)
(5) Disconnect the headliner harness electrical con-
nector at the left a-pillar.
(6) Remove the dome lamp. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/DOME
LAMP - REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL)
(9) Remove the sun visor supports. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR SUPPORT -
REMOVAL)
(10) Lower the headliner and disconnect the center
high mounted stop light.
(11) Lower the front of the headliner down to the
floor just in front of the instrument panel and
remove through the passenger door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the headliner into the vehicle through
the passenger door.
(2) Raise the headliner and insert the right side
above right side pillar trim pieces.
(3) Connect the center high mounted stop light
electrical connector.
(4) Install the sun visor supports. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR SUPPORT - INSTAL-
LATION)
(5) Install the coat hooks. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/COAT HOOK - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION)
(8) Install the dome lamp. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/DOME LAMP
- INSTALLATION)
(9) Connect the headliner harness electrical con-
nector at the left a-pillar.
(10) Install the upper c-pillar trim, if equipped.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM -
INSTALLATION)(11) Install the upper b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
(12) Install the upper a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
B-PILLAR GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trim plugs and remove the bolts. (Fig.
14)
(2) Remove the grab handle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the grab handle and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 6 N´m (55 in. lbs.) and
install the trim plugs.
REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the child seat tethers, if equipped.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CHILD
TETHER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the screws and remove the utility
hooks/bin latch, if equipped. (Fig. 15)
Fig. 14 GRAB HANDLE
1 - GRAB HANDLE
2 - TRIM PLUGS
3 - BOLTS
23 - 68 INTERIORDR

(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the center seat belt trim bezel, if equipped.
(4) On quad cab models, remove the left lower
c-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(5) On standard cab models, remove the left lower
b-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the push pin fasteners, if equipped,
and remove the back panel trim. (Fig. 16) or (Fig. 17)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the back panel trim behind the right
pillar trim.
(2) Route the center belt and trim bezel through
the back panel, if equipped.
(3) On standard cab models, install the left lower
b-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(4) On quad cab models, install the left lower c-pil-
lar trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-
PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(5) Position the center belt trim bezel, if equipped,
and seat the attachment clips fully.
(6) Install the utility hooks/bin latch and screws, if
equipped.
(7) Install the child seat tethers, if equipped.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CHILD
TETHER - INSTALLATION)
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) If equipped, disconnect mirror harness connec-
tor.
(2) Loosen the mirror base setscrew (Fig. 18).
(3) Slide the mirror base upward and off the
bracket.
Fig. 15 UTILITY HOOK/STORAGE BIN LATCH
1 - SCREW
2 - UTILITY HOOK
3 - UTILITY HOOK COVER
4 - COVER LOCK TAB
Fig. 16 CAB BACK PANEL - STANDARD CAB
1 - CAB BACK PANEL
2 - CAB BACK
3 - UTILITY HOOK
4 - STORAGE BIN LATCH
Fig. 17 CAB BACK PANEL - QUAD CAB
1 - PUSH PIN FASTENER
2 - CAB BACK
3 - CAB BACK PANEL
4 - PUSH PIN FASTENER
DRINTERIOR 23 - 69
REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM (Continued)

DESCRIPTION FIGURE
STORAGE BIN TO RIGHT AND LEFT REAR FLOOR CROSSMEMBER TO REAR
FLOOR PAN54
RIGHT REAR FRONT SEAT MOUNTING CROSSMEMBER TO LEFT REAR FRONT
SEAT MOUNTING CROSSMEMBER TO REAR FLOOR PAN55
FRONT SEAT MOUNTING FRONT CROSSMEMBER AND STORAGE BIN TO FLOOR
SILL TO FRONT AND REAR FLOOR PAN56
FRONT SEAT MOUNTING FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO UNDERBODY SUPPORT TO
FRONT FLOOR PAN57
A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY
SIDE APERTURE58
A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT TO FRONT APERTURE EXTENSION TO INNER BODY
SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE59
INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE 60
SHOULDER BELT REINFORCEMENT TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER
BODY SIDE APERTURE61
FRONT PILLAR TAPPING PLATES TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER
BODY SIDE APERTURE62
INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE 63
C-PILLAR BAFFLE AND OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO INNER BODY SIDE
APERTURE64
A-PILLER REINFORCEMENT TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY
SIDE APERTURE65
FRONT EXTENSION PLATE TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY
SIDE APERTURE TO A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT66
OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE 67
B-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY
SIDE APERTURE68
UPPER B-PILLAR TAPPING PLATE AND LOWER B-PILLAR TAPPING PLATE TO
OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE69
UPPER A-PILLAR TAPPING PLATE AND LOWER A-PILLAR TAPPING PLATE TO INNER
BODY SIDE APERTURE70
SEAT BELT MOUNTING PLATES AND REINFORCEMENTS TO INNER BODY SIDE
APERTURE71
OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE 72
C-PILLAR REINFORCEMENTS AND SHOULDER BELT MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT
TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE73
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PLATE TO FLOOR SILL TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE
TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE74
FLOOR SILL TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE 75
BACK REINFORCEMENT AND CAB BACK PANEL TO REAR FLOOR CROSSMEMBER
AND INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE76
CAB BACK REINFORCEMENT TO CAB BACK PANEL (CHILD TETHERS) 77
COWL SIDE PANEL TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY SIDE
APERTURE78
OUTER ROOF PANEL TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE 79
ROOF HEADER TO OUTER ROOF PANEL TO A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT TO INNER
BODY SIDE APERTURE TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE80
DRBODY STRUCTURE 23 - 121
WELD LOCATIONS (Continued)