B-Pillar Trim Panel

B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL

Removal and Installation
1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
2. Remove the lower B-Pillar trim panel.
- Pull the lower B-Pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the retaining clips.

3. Position the front seat forward for access.
4. Remove the front safety belt anchor-to-seat nut cover.
5. Remove the front safety belt anchor-to-seat nut.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).







6. Disconnect the belt tension sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove the B-pillar screw cover.
8. Remove the B-pillar screw.
9. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Pull the lower portion of the upper B-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the retaining clips.
- Lower the upper B-pillar trim panel from the headliner.
- Separate the upper B-pillar trim panel from the front safety belt.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.