D-Pillar Trim

Pillar and Side Trim

D-Pillar Trim

• Removal and installation is described for the left-hand side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the right-hand side is performed in the same manner.

Removing

Vehicles with rear side-airbag:

- Disconnect vehicle battery.

All vehicles:

- Fold the bench seat and backrest forward.

- Remove side upholstery:

• with rear side airbags --> [ Side Upholstery with Side Airbag ] Rear Seats.

• without rear side airbags --> [ Side Upholstery without Side Airbag ] Rear Seats.

- Remove roof end strip. Refer to --> [ Roof End Strip, Wagon ] Service and Repair

- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to --> [ Rear Lock Carrier Cover, Wagon ] Luggage Compartment Trim.

- Remove luggage compartment side trim. Refer to --> [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim, Wagon ] Luggage Compartment Trim.

- Remove the trim - 1 - with the clips - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow - out of the mounts in the D-pillar and the clips - 3 -.

• Clips - 2 - is shown removed to provide a better illustration.





Installing

To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

• Before installing, inspect the securing clips for damage and replace if necessary.