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C-Pillar Trim







C-pillar Trim

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Pry lever (80 - 200)

Removing






Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.

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

- Remove the rear outer belt guide. Refer to => [ Outer Rear Belt Guide - Wagon ] Outer Rear Belt Guide - Wagon.

- Remove the C-pillar trim - 1 - from the C-pillar - arrow A - using the pry lever (80 - 200).

- Remove the upper C-pillar trim from the bracket on the body - arrow B - by moving the trim toward the inside and pulling it downward at the same time.

Installation

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.

Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the C-pillar trim.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:






- When installing the C-pillar trim - 3 -, make sure the retaining strip - 2 - fits into the cut-out in the body - arrow - and in the headliner - 1 -.

Information for installation: for example tightening specifications, replacing body parts, refer to => [ C-pillar Trim Assembly Overview ] C-Pillar Trim Assembly Overview.