A-Pillar Upper Trim

A-Pillar Upper Trim

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim removal wedge (3409)

Removing

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.

- Remove the A-pillar gap cover. Refer to => [ A-Pillar Gap Cover ] A-Pillar Gap Cover.

- Remove the sun visor. Refer to => [ Sun Visor ] Sun Visor.

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

- Unclip D-pillar trim on the transition to the A-pillar trim and push upward slightly. Refer to => [ D-Pillar Trim ] D-Pillar Trim.

- Remove the screw - 1 -.






- Carefully unclip upper A-pillar trim - 2 - beginning at the top using a trim removal wedge (3409) - arrow A -.

- Pull the upper A-pillar trim out of the instrument panel - arrow B - and remove.

Installing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.

• Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the upper A-pillar trim.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Insert upper A-pillar trim - 1 - in the mount on the instrument panel - arrow -.






- Clip the upper A-pillar trim in and stretch the door seal lip over.

Installation note: For example tightening specifications, replace components => [ A-Pillar Upper Trim Assembly Overview ] A-Pillar Upper Trim Assembly Overview.