Body Side Trim
BODY SIDE TRIM
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Insert a suitable tool between panel on vehicle and clips (as indicated with arrow) to release clips.
- Use a suitable tool when removing metal clips from finishers.
- Be careful not to damage the body while prying to release clips.
- Make sure clips are properly aligned in panel holes on body when installing, then press them in completely.
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
Removal
Release the clips and remove front pillar finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
LOWER DASH SIDE FINISHER
Removal
1. Partially remove front body side welt.
2. Release the clips and remove lower dash side finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT KICKING PLATE
Removal
1. Partially remove front body side welt.
2. Release the clips and remove front kicking plate.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR KICKING PLATE UPPER
Removal
1. Partly remove rear body side welt.
2. Release the clips and remove rear kicking plate upper.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR KICKING PLATE LOWER
Removal
1. Partially remove rear body side welt.
2. Release the clips and remove rear kicking plate lower.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove front kicking plate. Follow the FRONT KICKING PLATE procedure.
2. Remove rear kicking plate lower. Follow the REAR KICKING PLATE LOWER procedure.
3. Partially remove both front and rear body side welts.
4. Release the clips and remove center pillar lower garnish.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove center pillar lower finisher. Follow the CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER procedure.
2. Remove front seat belt shoulder anchor. Front Seat Belt.
3. Remove the access cover, then remove the screw.
4. Partially remove front and rear body side welts.
5. Release the clip, then remove center pillar upper finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR PILLAR FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove rear seat cushion and rear seatback. Component Parts Drawing.
2. Partially remove rear body side welt.
3. Release the clips and remove rear pillar finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.