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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the screw cover from the sail panel.
    2. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Rear Sail Panels
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    IMPORTANT: The upper sail panel is secured with a fastener. Use a magnetic-tipped screwdriver in order to remove the fastener.
  2. Remove the fastener.
  3. Pull downward on the lower front portion of the sail panel in order to release the integral clip.
  4. Release the sail panel plastic push-in retainer using the J 38778  , or equivalent.
  5. Pull outward at the top in order to release the other integral clip.
  6. Pull the sail panel from the C-pillar.
  7. Remove the lower shoulder belt fastener.
  8. Disengage the shoulder belt and escutheon from the sail panel.
  9. Route the rear outboard shoulder belt from the sail panel.
  10. Remove the shoulder belt from the sail panel.
  11. Remove the sail panel.
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