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Rear Pillar Finisher





LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM


REAR PILLAR FINISHER : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove luggage side lower finisher. Luggage Side Lower Finisher.
2. Disengage lower side of rear pillar finisher fixing clip.
3. Pull rear pillar upper garnish (1) from inside passenger room, disengage rear pillar upper garnish upper side fixing pawl as shown in the following figure, and then remove rear pillar upper garnish from body panel (2).






CAUTION:
Be careful not to apply excessive force when removing rear pillar finisher. Otherwise, pawl may be damaged and fragments may drop in body panel holes on body.

INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace rear pillar finisher with a new part after removal. Never reuse rear pillar finisher.
- Visually check the clip and pawl for deformation and damage during installation. Replace with new ones if necessary.
- When installing rear pillar finisher, check that clip and pawl are securely fitted in body panel holes, and press them in.