Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement).
2. Remove the upper anchor bolt for the front seat belt. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Replacement (Crew Cab) (Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Replacement (Crew Cab)) Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Replacement (Regular and Extended Cab) (Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Replacement (Regular and Extended Cab)).
3. Remove the seat belt adjuster knob.




4. Grasp the top of the upper center pillar trim panel and gently pull the panel away from the body to release the fasteners.
5. Remove any fasteners that may have pulled away from the panel and reinstall them to the back of the panel.
6. Remove the upper center pillar trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the upper center pillar trim panel.
2. Ensure that the panel fasteners are aligned with the holes in the body.
3. Install the panel by pushing firmly against the body to seat the panel fasteners.
4. Install the seat belt adjuster knob.
5. Install the upper anchor bolt for the front seat belt. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Replacement (Crew Cab) (Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Replacement (Crew Cab)) Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Replacement (Regular and Extended Cab) (Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Replacement (Regular and Extended Cab)).
6. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement).