A-Pillar Trim Panel

A-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal

1. NOTE: The A-pillar trim panel is a one-time use only trim panel. A new trim panel must be installed.

NOTE: The upper A-pillar trim panel retaining clip is equipped with a 2-stage, high-retention feature that is designed to prevent the trim panel from striking the occupant in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
Pull the A-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the first stage of the A-pillar trim panel upper 2-stage, high-retention retaining clip and the center A-pillar trim panel retaining clips.






2. Squeeze the tabs of the 2-stage, high-retention clip inward to release the second stage of the A-pillar trim panel upper 2-stage, high-retention retaining clip while pulling the A-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle.





3. NOTE: The A-pillar trim panel will require some amount of force to remove from the instrument panel.
Pull the A-pillar trim panel rearward and upward to remove the A-pillar trim from the instrument panel.






4. If equipped, disconnect the speaker electrical connector.





Installation

1. NOTE: The A-pillar trim panel is a one-time use only. A new A-pillar trim panel must be installed.
If equipped, connect the speaker electrical connector.






2. Install the lower A-pillar trim panel tabs into the instrument panel.

3. Align the 3 A-pillar trim panel retaining clips and locating pin to the A-pillar retaining clip and locating pin holes.





4. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the A-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the A-pillar trim panel before installing.

Install the A-pillar trim panel onto the A-pillar.
- Make sure that the 3 A-pillar trim panel retaining clips are seated correctly.