Interior - A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation Procedure
Classification: BT11-003Reference: NTB11-013
Date: February 15, 2011
2010 - 2011 ALTIMA; FRONT PILLAR FINISHER REMOVAL
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2010-2011 Altima Sedan (L32)
2010-2011 Altima Hybrid (L32HV)
NOTE:
Does not apply to Altima Coupe
SERVICE INFORMATION
If either one or both front pillar finishers has to be removed for any reason, refer to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remove Front Pillar Finisher
IMPORTANT
1. Remove the front body side welt (see Figure 1).
2. Snap loose both clips by carefully prying with a suitable tool where shown in Figure 2.
CAUTION:
The lower clip will not completely snap loose. Attempting to completely snap loose by force may damage the finisher. Continue to Step 3 for proper removal.
3. Unfasten the lower clip from the front pillar finisher (finisher) with a suitable tool. See Figure 3 and 4.
4. Tip the top of the finisher inward, and then pull out (see Figure 5).
5. Remove the lower clip from the "A" pillar by pinching and then flipping upward (see Figure 6).
Re-install Front Pillar Finisher
1. Insert the lower clip on the finisher (see Figure 7).
2. Re-install the finisher by inserting its locator tabs into their slots (see Figure 8 and 9).
3. Align the lower and upper clips into their slots, and then press both into place (see Figure 10).
4. Re-install the front body side welt.