Trim Panel: Service and Repair
BODY SIDE TRIM
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Wrap the tip of flat-bladed screwdriver with a cloth when removing metal clips from finishers.
- When removing or installing body side welts, do not allow butyl seal to come in contact with pillar finisher.
LOWER DASH SIDE FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove the push pin from the lower dash side finisher.
2. Remove the front kicking plate from the center pillar lower finisher. Service and Repair.
3. Remove the lower dash side finisher and the front kicking plate together.
4. Remove the lower dash side finisher from the front kicking plate.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER
Removal
CAUTION:
Disconnect both terminals from battery in advance.
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove seat belt anchor. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether For Children) System.
- On RH side, disconnect seat belt tension sensor.
3. Remove front and rear kicking plates.
4. Remove center pillar lower finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove front and rear door welts.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Remove seat belt shoulder anchor and D-ring. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether For Children) System.
4. Remove front and rear kicking plates.
5. Remove center pillar lower finisher.
6. Remove center pillar assist grip.
7. Remove center pillar upper finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove the assist grip.
2. Remove the front pillar finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
KICKING PLATES
Removal
Release the clips and remove the front and/or rear kicking plates.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
MUDGUARD FINISHERS
Removal
Release the clips and remove the front and/or rear mudguard finishers.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DOOR PARTING SEALS
Removal
1. Open front and/or rear doors fully.
2. Release clips and remove parting seals.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.