Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Quarter Pillar Trim (2-Door)

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Quarter Pillar Trim

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

Quarter Pillar Trim - 2-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (2-Door) and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Follow the quarter pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly cause injury.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

- Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.

- The B-pillar upper clip (A) in the quarter pillar trim (B) consists of a grommet (C) and a pin (D). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (E). The projections (F) on the pin are broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.

- The C-pillar upper clip (G) under the airbag lid (H) consists of a plastic grommet (I) and a metal pin (J). The groove (K) in the grommet secures it to the body panel. The shoulder (L) on the grommet is broken during removal, so the grommet must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.





1. Remove these items:
- Rear side trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area (2-Door)

- Rear shelf extension Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf Extension (2-Door)

2. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor. Front Seat Belt Replacement

3. Lower the coat hanger (A), pry off the lid (B) with a trim tool, then remove the screw.






4. Release the hooks (A), then remove the rear window harness cap (B) from the quarter pillar trim (C).

5. Pull the door opening seal away from the B-pillar as needed. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Sill Area (2-Door)






6. Hit the surface of the quarter pillar trim (A) just upon the B-pillar upper clip with a rubber mallet. Hitting the trim surface breaks the projections (B) on the pin (C) and pushes it into the grommet (D) on the body (E).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.






7. Hit the surface of the airbag lid (A) just upon the C-pillar upper clip with a rubber mallet. The clip is halfway between the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (B) and the rear window. Hitting the lid surface breaks the shoulder (C) on the grommet (D) and pushes the pin (E) and the grommet against the body (F).
NOTE:

- The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.

- Do not hit the lower side of the airbag lid, or you will damage it. It is very delicate part.





8. Remove the quarter pillar trim (A).
-1 Detach and release the clips (B, C, D) from the body (E) and remove the pin (F) from the grommet (G) remaining in the body by pulling the trim back.
Lower the trim to release the upper edge of it from the headliner (H).

9. Remove the grommet from the body.
NOTE: The grommet must be replaced with a new one because it is damaged during removal.

10. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new ones. Service and Repair






11. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the clip (A) from the removed quarter pillar trim (B) and discard it. Then check the trim:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter pillar trim and replace it if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the quarter pillar trim

- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D, E)

- Damage to the top of the C-pillar or the upper clip pin (F)

- If any of the lower clips (G, H) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them.

- Replace the clip (A) with a new one.





12. Before installing the quarter pillar trim (A), whether replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove the new clip (B), and the grommet (C).

13. Check the overlap between the headliner and quarter pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it. Service and Repair






14. Carefully reinstall the clip (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B), and the grommet (C) on the pin (D):
- Be sure that the grommet (E) is nearest to the top of the pin (F) as shown.

- Seat the pin with the grommet on the quarter pillar trim as shown.





15. Reinstall the quarter pillar trim (A).
-1 Fit the upper edge of the trim to the headliner (B).
Place the trim over the center/C-pillar (C), and fit the B-pillar upper clip (D), the C-pillar upper clip (E), and all of the other clips (F, G) into the holes (H) in the body, then lightly push the trim into place.
-2 NOTE:
Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the trim ribs.
Apply pressure to the areas of the trim just upon the quarter/C-pillar upper clips until they engage the body. If you push too hard, the clips will be damaged, and they will not hold the trim properly.
Make sure the upper clip portions of the trim don't come off the body by gently tugging on the trim back.






16. Reinstall the rear window harness cap (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B) until its hooks (C) snap into place securely.






17. Reinstall the screw and the lid (A).

18. Reinstall the door opening seal.