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.