Sedan

C-Pillar Trim

• Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever (80 - 200)

Removing

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

- Remove the rear shelf. Refer to => [ Rear Shelf ] Rear Shelf.

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

- Remove the rear grab handle. Refer to => [ Roof Grab Handle ] Roof Grab Handle.

• During the following work steps, the headliner must be slight pushed to the side. Be very careful when doing this because the headliner bends easily.

• Replace the headliner if it is bent.

- Remove the expanding clip - 1 - with the (80 - 200).






- Use the (80 - 200) to unclip the C-pillar trim piece - 2 - - arrows - and carefully remove them.

Installing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

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

- Press the C-pillar trim on until it engages audibly.