A-Pillar Upper Trim

A-Pillar Upper Trim

• Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Removing






Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

- Carefully unclip cap - 1 - with the "Airbag" symbol from the upper A-pillar trim using a screwdriver.

- Remove the bolt - 2 -.

- Carefully unclip upper A-pillar trim - 3 - beginning at the top using a trim removal wedge (3409) - arrow A -.

- Pull the upper A-pillar trim out of the instrument panel - arrow B - and remove.

Installing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

• Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the upper A-pillar trim.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.

• Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

- Remove any locking compound residue inside the threaded hole for the upper A-pillar trim bolt using a thread tap.

• If the threaded hole is not cleaned, the new bolt could seize up during installation and shear off when removed again.

- Insert upper A-pillar trim - 1 - into instrument panel mount - 2 - and the lower A-pillar trim in the direction of the- arrow -.






- Clip the upper A-pillar trim in and stretch the door seal lip over.