A-Pillar Upper Trim

A-Pillar Upper Trim

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever (80 - 200)

• Removal and installation are same for right and left.

Removing







Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

- Pry out the expanding cap - 1 - with the "airbag" symbol about 5 mm with a screwdriver - arrow A -.

• The trim be removed from the A-pillar in - direction of arrow B - in different way depending on which clips are installed in the vehicle. Refer to => [ Upper A-pillar Trim
Clip ] Upper A-pillar Trim Overview.

• If clips with a hook are installed, the trim needs to be pulled just a few millimeters until the hooks engage.

- Carefully unclip the A-pillar trim - 2 - beginning at the top using a (80 - 200) - arrow B -.

- Push the A-pillar trim upward and remove it - arrow C -.

• Depending on the date of manufacture, the clip slides out of the guide on the trim when it is pulled upward.

Installation


• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

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

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• Always replace the clips in the center and at the bottom.

• Always replace clips without hooks with clips with hooks.

- Install the upper A-pillar trim - 1 - into the instrument panel mount - 2 - and the front sill panel trim - direction of arrow -.






- Attach the upper A-pillar trim with the "airbag" symbol so that the clips engage.

- Fold over the rubber lip on the door seal.