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Upper A-Pillar Trim






Trim

Upper A-Pillar Trim

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags => [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Airbag Safety Precautions.





1 - Upper A-pillar trim

Removing

- Remove sun visor => [ Sun Visor ] Service and Repair.

- Remove roof grab handle => [ Roof Grab Handle ]. Roof Grab Handle

- Loosen D-pillar trim and fold D-pillar trim aside.

- Remove screw - 4 -.

- Unclip upper A-pillar trim - 1 - out of clips - 2 - (Qty. 2).

- Pull out upper A-pillar trim - 1 - toward rear out of retainer - 3 -.

Installing

CAUTION!
Always follow installation sequence for A-pillar trim.

- Guide upper A-pillar trim - 1 - toward front between door rubber and side plate.

- Guide trim retainer - 3 - into the proper clip.

- Clip upper A-pillar trim - 1 - firmly with both clips - 2 - (Qty. 2).

- Install bolt - 4 -.

CAUTION!
Ensure trim is held securely.

- Make sure that door rubber is pulled cleanly over upper A-pillar trim.

2 - Clips (Qty. 2)

3 - Retainer

4 - Screw

Tightening torque: 4 Nm

self-locking

replace

Always clean threaded holes for bolts (e.g. using a thread cutter)