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B-pillar Trim Panel







B-pillar Trim Panel






1 - Cover

To remove, pull downward

2 - Grommet

3 - Bolt

1.5 Nm

4 - B-pillar trim

Removal:

Unclip cover - 1 -.

Remove bolts - 2 - pull trim panel off outward.

Installing:

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 - 3 -.

Outer lip of rear door window seal must make contact cleanly over entire range of trim panel.

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 - 3 -.

Press grommet - 2 - into trim panel.

Slide cover - 1 - on from below.

5 - Combination screw

5 Nm

6 - Retaining bracket

7 - Clip