Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

B-pillar trim Panel, Removing And Installing







1 - B pillar trim panel

Removing:
- Unclip cover - 7 -.
- Remove bolts - 6 - pull trim panel off outward.

Installation:
- With rear door opened, guide trim panel into retaining bracket.
- With rear door closed, position at top and bottom according to magnified area in illustration.
- Screw in front bolt - 6 -.
- Outer lip of rear door window seal must make contact cleanly over entire range of trim panel.

NOTE: Excessive pressure on seal at trim panel must be prevented, otherwise the projecting lip may cause wind noise.

- With door opened, screw in rear bolt - 6 -.
- Press grommet - 5 - into trim panel.
- Slide cover - 7 - on from below.

2 - Bolt
- 1.5 Nm
3 - Retaining bracket
4 - Clip
5 - Grommet
6 - Combination bolt
- 5 Nm
7 - Cover