A-Pillar Upper Trim
A-Pillar Upper Trim
• Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)
Removing
Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.
- Carefully unclip cap - 1 - with the "Airbag" symbol from the upper A-pillar trim using a screwdriver.
- Remove the screw - 2 -.
- Carefully unclip upper A-pillar trim - 3 - beginning at the top using a (3409) - arrow A -.
- Pull the upper A-pillar trim out of the instrument panel - arrow B - and remove.
Installing
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.
• Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the upper A-pillar trim.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.
• Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
- Remove any locking compound residue inside the threaded hole for the upper A-pillar trim bolt using a thread tap.
• If the threaded hole is not cleaned, the new bolt could seize up during installation and shear off when removed again.
- Install the upper A-pillar trim - 1 - into the instrument panel mount - 2 - and the front sill panel trim in the direction of the - arrow -.
- Clip the upper A-pillar trim in and stretch the door seal lip over.