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Tunnel Side Trim







Tunnel Side Trim

Removing

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

Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Remove the front seat:

Manual standard seat/Sport seat, refer to => [ Standard Seat and Sport Seat, Manual ] Standard Seat and Sport Seat, Manual.

Standard seat/Sport seat/power Sport seat, refer to => [ Power Standard Seat/Sport Seat/Super Sport Seat ] Power Standard Seat/Sport Seat/Super Sport Seat.

- Attach front seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Front Seat on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136, Installing ] Seats Overview.

- Remove the expanding rivets - 3 - and - 4 -.






- Disengage the tunnel-side trim - 2 - from the backrest hinge and remove it.

Make sure the tab - 1 - is not damaged when removing the trim.

Installation

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

Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Observe all measures when installing the front seat => [ Power Standard Seat/Sport Seat/Super Sport Seat ] Power Standard Seat/Sport Seat/Super Sport Seat.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Make sure the tab - 1 - is seated correctly.






Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Information for installation: for example tightening specifications, replacing body parts, refer to => [ Sill and Tunnel Side Trim Assembly Overview ] Sill and Tunnel Side Trim Assembly Overview.