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C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation





C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

b. Rear seat back Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation

c. Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation

d. Lower anchor installation bolts of the rear seat belt Rear Seat Belt Removal/Installation

e. Trunk end trim Service and Repair

2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

3. Remove the trunk side trim.

4. Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching clips A and B.






5. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and grommet using a wire cutters.






6. Pull out the rear seat belt lower anchor and remove the C-pillar trim.

7. Move the hook in the direction of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure using a flathead screwdriver and detach it from the rear pillar inner panel.






8. Remove the grommet in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.

9. When installing the C-pillar trim, install the new clip and new grommet to the C-pillar trim in advance.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.