Service Procedure

NOTE
^ Read all instructions carefully before beginning campaign procedure.

^ Verify that the vehicle is affected by identifying the vehicle production date and VIN.

^ Verify vehicle is affected by reviewing DCS Warranty Vehicle History Screen.

^ This procedure must be performed for both left and right 'A'- pillars.

1. Open the right front door.





2. Carefully pull down the front 'A'- pillar trim to release the spring mounting clip. Pull out the front pillar trim section from under the center pillar trim as shown.





3. Remove the remaining three (3) front pillar trim spring mounting clips and one (1) fastener from the body panel.

CAUTION
Use caution not to scratch or damage the front pillar trim and/or vehicle during the removal and installation process.





4. Remove the front pillar trim from the front dash panel.





5. Remove the upper bracket assembly (two 10 mm bolts) from the 'A'- pillar panel and discard. Install the supplied new bracket with the removed bolts. Torque the mounting bolts to 27 - 36 lb.in (3 - 4 Nm).

CAUTION
^ Do not apply excessive torque when removing and installing the bracket mounting bolt.

^ Be sure to use a manual tool, not an air tool for the service procedure.





6. Remove the tape pad from the 'A'- pillar panel to expose the existing hole.

NOTE
Do not discard tape.

7. Place the supplied lower bracket assembly against the upper 'A'- pillar panel edge (windshield flange).





8. Measure the lower bracket 14 mm away from the edge of the existing hole.

9. Mark the drilling points through the holes (2 each) in the lower bracket assembly using a center punch or marker.

10. Temporarily remove the lower bracket assembly from the 'A'- pillar panel for drilling.





11. Cover the inside of the vehicle area with a large sheet to catch the drilling debris.

12. Drill a 5 mm (13/64") hole at the marked drilling point closest to the existing hole in the vehicle.





NOTE
Be sure to use a drill stop. Do not allow the drill to penetrate the front pillar panel by more than 10 mm (0.4").





13. Position the lower bracket assembly over the drilled hole. Place the rivet through the lower bracket assembly and the drilled hole. Use the rivet tool to secure the rivet, until the shank releases.

NOTE
The rivet Will need to be pulled 2 - 3 strokes. Some rivet tools must be opened all the way, until a click is heard, before the rivet tool will slide down the rivet for a second pull.

CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch the rear washer hose (RH) or wire harness (LH) when positioning the lower bracket assembly for installation.





NOTE
Photo of Lower Bracket with one rivet attached.





14. Drill through the remaining hole in the lower bracket assembly with the 5 mm (13/64") drill. Set the drill stop so only 10 mm (0.4") of the drill bit is exposed.





15. Secure the lower bracket assembly to the 'A'- pillar panel using the supplied rivet.





NOTE
Lower bracket assembly with two rivets attached.

16. Reinstall the tape pad on the 'A'- pillar panel.





17. Reattach (insert) the front pillar trim lower section into the front dash panel. Align and secure the fastener trim and spring mounting clips with the body panel holes.

CAUTION
If the trim mounting fastener and/or spring clip is damaged during the removal process, replace it with the supplied new fastener and/or spring clip.





18. Slightly bend the front pillar trim and insert it into the center pillar trim.





19. Push in the remaining front pillar trim spring mounting clip to secure to the body panel hole.

20. Repeat procedure for the left side of the vehicle.