C-Pillar Trim Panel - Middle, 5-Door Hatchback

C-Pillar Trim Panel - Middle, 5-Door Hatchback

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the luggage compartment package cover.





2. Remove the upper C-pillar trim panel. REFER to C-Pillar Trim Panel - Upper. C-Pillar Trim Panel - Upper

3. Remove the middle C-pillar trim panel.

1. Position the rear door and liftgate weather strip from around the middle C-pillar trim panel.

2. For vehicles equipped with a full bench rear seat cushion, remove the rear seat cushion. REFER to Seat Cushion - Full Bench .

3. For vehicles equipped with 60/40 rear seat, position the rear seat cushion in the full forward position to gain access to the rear seat outboard safety belt anchor bolt.

4. Remove the rear outboard safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

5. For vehicles equipped with a 60/40 rear seat, position the rear seat cushion back in the normal position.

6. Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.

7. Remove the 2 middle C-pillar trim panel screws.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

8. Release the middle C-pillar clips and remove the middle C-pillar.






Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.