Upper B-Pillar Trim

Upper B-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

- Remove the cover - 1 - with the trim removal wedge (3409).






- Remove the bolt - 1 - (2 Nm).






- Remove the cap - 2 - and remove the retaining loop - 3 -.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - (2 Nm).











- Loosen the trim from the door seal molding.

- Remove the trim panel - 1 - from the side trim panel - arrows -.

- Remove the trim panel - 1 - from the side B-pillar mounting - 2 -.

- Remove the trim - 1 - from the upper mount.

- Remove side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Side Trim.

- Remove the sill panel strip. Refer to => [ Sill Panel ] Service and Repair.

- Fold the carpet on its side and remove the bolts - 1 - (20 Nm).






- Remove the belt - 2 - from the bracket - 3 -.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - (40 Nm) and remove belt - 2 - and belt relay.






- Remove the bolts - 1 - (4.5 Nm) and the belt relay - 2 -.






- Remove the seat belt from the belt relay.

- Thread the seat belt through the opening in the trim panel.

Installation

• Check all the fasteners for damage and replace if necessary before installing. Replace any damaged components.

• Make sure the trim panel is installed inside the door seal.

- Install in reverse order of removal.