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D-pillar Trim







D-pillar Trim

Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.

Removal

Vehicles with Rear Side-Airbag

- Disconnect vehicle battery.

All Vehicles:

- Fold the bench seat and backrest forward.

- Remove side upholstery:

with rear side airbags, refer to => [ Side Upholstery with Side Airbag ] Side Upholstery with Side Airbag.

without rear side airbags, refer to => [ Side Upholstery without Side Airbag ] Side Upholstery without Side Airbag.

- Remove roof end strip. Refer to => [ Roof End Strip ] Roof End Strip

- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to => [ Rear Lock Carrier Cover ] Rear Lock Carrier Cover.

- Remove luggage compartment side trim. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ] Luggage Compartment Side Trim.

- Remove the trim - 1 - with the clips - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow - out of the mounts in the D-pillar and the clips - 3 -.

Clips - 2 - is shown removed to provide a better illustration.





Installation

- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

Before installing, inspect the securing clips for damage and replace if necessary.