Coupe
BODY SIDE TRIM
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Wrap the tip of flat-bladed screwdriver with a cloth when removing metal clips from garnishes.
- When removing, always use suitable tool made of plastic.
- When removing or installing body side welts, do not allow butyl seal to come in contact with pillar finishers.
REMOVAL
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
1. Remove front body side welt.
CAUTION:
Insert a suitable clip removing tool wrapped with a shop cloth inserted into the part shown by the arrow (between the clip and the body side panel), then release the clip.
2. Release the clips, then remove front pillar finisher.
FRONT KICKING PLATE
Release the clip and pawls, then remove front kicking plate.
FRONT BODY SIDE WELT
1. Remove front kicking plate.
2. Release front body side welt from the body opening, then remove front body side welt.
REAR PILLAR FINISHER
1. Release the clips, then remove rear pillar finisher.
2. Remove rear pillar finisher tether bolt.
REAR LOWER FINISHER
1. Remove the rear seat back and seat cushion. Refer to Coupe.
2. Remove front body side welt.
3. Release the clips, then remove rear lower finisher.
UPPER PILLAR FINISHER
1. Remove front body side welt.
2. Remove rear pillar finisher.
3. Remove seat belt anchor. Refer to Removal And Installation
4. Release the clips, then remove upper pillar finisher.
FRONT SILL PLATE COVER
Release the pawls, then remove the sill plate cover.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure that clips are fully aligned with panel holes on body when installing, then press them in completely.