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Lower A-Pillar Trim







Lower A-Pillar Trim

Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.

Removing

Driver Side Only

- Remove left side instrument panel cover. Refer to => [ Instrument Panel Side Covers ] Instrument Panel Side Covers

- Remove hood release lever.

All Vehicles

- Remove center trim on A-pillars => [ Center A-pillar Trim ] Center A-pillar Trim

- Pull sill panel strip out of mounts in body in lower A-pillar trim transition area.

- Remove clip - 1 -.

- Pull trim - 2 - inward out of mounts in body - arrow A -.

- Remove trim from door seal piping.

- Pull trim back out of mounts - arrow B -.

Before installation, clip - 1 - must be checked for damage and replaced if necessary.






Installation

- Install in reverse order of removal.

Ensure trim is in door seal molding after installation.