A-Pillar Trim Panel

A-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal

All trim panels

1. Position the LH or RH front door weatherstrips aside.

Passenger side only

2. Remove the A-pillar assist handle screw covers.

3. Remove the A-pillar assist handle screws and remove the assist handle.

All trim panels

4. Pull inward on the upper A-pillar trim panel to release the A-pillar trim panel retaining clips.

Driver side only

5. NOTE: Remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar trim panel. Do not remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar unless a new tether is being installed.

Remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar trim panel.

- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the base of the A-pillar tether clip.

- Apply downward pressure on the screwdriver, sliding the A-pillar tether clip base downwards.

All trim panels

6. Remove the A-pillar trim panel.

Installation

All trim panels

1. Install the lower A-pillar trim panel into the instrument panel.

Driver side only

2. WARNING: A new A-pillar trim panel tether must be installed if the tether is damaged or does not fasten correctly. During a side air curtain deployment the A-pillar trim panel tether helps prevent the trim from striking the occupant. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Install the A-pillar tether clip base onto the A-pillar trim panel.

- Position the A-pillar tether clip base into the A-pillar tether holder located on the A-pillar trim panel.

- Slide the A-pillar tether clip base upwards into the A-pillar tether holder until the tether is fully seated.

3. NOTICE: The A-pillar trim panel tether must be aligned correctly or damage to the tether will occur.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the A-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the A-pillar trim panel before installing.

NOTE: The A-pillar trim panel tether clip, located on the A-pillar, installs into the A-pillar trim panel tether base, located on the A-pillar trim panel.

Install the A-pillar trim panel onto the A-pillar.

Passenger side only

4. Install the A-pillar assist handle and install the screws.

5. Install the A-pillar assist handle screw covers.

All trim panels

6. Install the LH or RH front door opening weatherstrips.