Upper C-Pillar Trim

Upper C-Pillar Trim

Removing

CAUTION!
Note safety precautions for working on airbags. Refer to => [ Airbag System General Safety Precautions ] Airbag System General Safety Precautions and side airbags => [ Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions ] Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions and side curtain airbags => [ Side Curtain Additional Airbag Safety Precautions ] Side Curtain Additional Airbag Safety Precautions.

- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to => [ Bench Seat ] Bench Seat.

- Remove side airbag. Refer to => [ Rear Seat Side Upholstery ] Rear Seat Side Upholstery

- Remove luggage compartment side trim. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ] Luggage Compartment Side Trim.

- Lift spring latch - arrow A -.





- Slide belt guide - 1 - back out of bracket - arrow B -.

• Screws on underside of belt guide must not be turned. If they are turned, belt guide must be replaced.

- Remove the bolt - 1 -.





- Pull upper C-pillar trim - 2 - up from body - arrow A -.

- Remove upper C-pillar trim downward - arrow B -.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• Upper C-pillar trim threaded holes must be cleaned of locking compound residue after removal. Otherwise, new screws could lock up when installed and shear off when removed again.

• They can be cleaned with a thread cutter.

• Replace self-locking screws.

• Replace damaged spring clamps.

- When inserting upper C-pillar trim - 3 -, ensure retaining strap - 2 - engages in body cut-out - arrow - and headliner - 1 -.





- Slide in belt guide until it engages with a click.

• Screws on underside of belt guide must not be turned. If they are turned, belt guide must be replaced.

- Pull door seal lip over trim edge on all door cut-outs.

- Install luggage compartment side trim. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ] Luggage Compartment Side Trim.

- Install side airbag. Refer to => [ Rear Seat Side Upholstery ] Rear Seat Side Upholstery

- Install the rear bench seat. Refer to => [ Bench Seat ] Bench Seat.

Tightening Specifications





* Replace screws.