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D-pillar Trim







D-Pillar Trim

The following describes removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.

Removing

Vehicles with rear side-airbag:

- Disconnect the battery.

All vehicles:

- Fold the bench seat and backrest forward.

- Remove the side cushion:

with rear side airbags => [ Side Upholstery with Side Airbag ] Side Upholstery with Side Airbag.

without rear side airbags => [ Side Upholstery without Side Airbag ] Side Upholstery without Side Airbag.

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

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

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

- 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

- Install in reverse order of removal.

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