Ok, so I'm confused and trying to be gentle as I tear out this interior. '77 maverick there is a plastic trim piece that covers the 3 seat belt bolts for the front seat belt. What am I missing to get this thing out? I've pulled the screw and I assume there are some clips or something but I don't want to break it. Any tips would be helpful.
The round plastic caps are held in place by 4 tabs, which cover the bolts, carefully use a small blade screwdriver, insert under cap and gently pry, work around, the cap will pop out and you will see Torx 50 head bolts (7/16-20 thread) that secure the assemble. Also, make sure you remove the sill plate, as it covers/secures the top of the seat belt plastic housing........ David
Thanks for the info. I've got a stripped seatbelt bolt so I was trying to figure out how to get the plastic off so I could do something a little more dramatic to the bolt. But I've learned that they do not separate. So I'm trying to figure out my options for re-coloring the plastic and putting in new carpet with removing it......
The best way to recolor the plastic is with interior dye. If you're changing colors, there are a couple of options. If you're retaining the original color and it's anything but black, only one. The rattle cans available most anywhere will work but with very limited colors. If you need the original and it's one like the green I have, you will have to go to a paint supplier and have custom dye made. That's what I had to do. The best way to spray the dye other than rattle cans is to get a real cheap small touch up air spray gun like what Harbor Freight has for just a few bucks. Low pressure spray does the job. I've done two cars interiors with this method and it looked beautiful when I was done. Some advice from past experience dying plastics and vinyl. While you're at the body shop supplier, get some Vinyl Prep. This is an important first stage for dying plastics or vinyl. Clean the items well first but do not use a cleaner that will leave a residue like some degreasers do. Then use the vinyl prep. It'll extra deep clean and soften the surface so the dye sticks better. Then use the dye. You'll like the results.