C-Pillar Trim

C-Pillar 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.

- Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ] Luggage Compartment Side Trim.

- Remove the rear outer belt guide. Refer to => [ Outer Rear Belt Guide ] Outer Rear Belt Guide.

- Remove the expanding clip - 2 -.

- Unclip the C-pillar trim - 1 - using the (80 - 200) - arrow A -.

- Pull the C-pillar trim downward - arrow B - and remove.

Installation


• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

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

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:






• If the trim clamp remains in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.

• Check the clamps for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.

- When installing the C-pillar trim - item 3 -, make sure the retaining strip - 2 - fits into the cut-out in the body - arrow - and in the headliner - 1 -.

- First mount the C-pillar trim on the centering pins and then press until it engages audibly.

- Pull the door seal rubber lip over the edge of the trim.