Interior Trim Removal/Installation - B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program.

B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove these items:
- Front door sill trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area

- Rear door sill trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area

2. Slide the front seat forward fully.

3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
-1 Pull the upper portion of the trim back to detach the upper hooks (B).
Detach the lower clip by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.

4. Remove these items:
- Front seat belt lower anchor Front Seat Belt Replacement

- Front door opening seal, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area

- Rear door opening seal, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area





5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
-1 Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the lower hooks (B).
Pull the bottom of the trim back to release the clip.
-3 Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (C) from the holes in the body.






6. Pass the front seat belt (A) lower anchor out through a hole in the slider (B), then remove the B-pillar upper trim (C).






7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clip (A) is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.

- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim, the B-pillar lower trim, and the clips on the trim with new parts. Service and Repair

- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) or the upper hooks (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim

- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (D), or any breakages in the part (E) that overlaps the B-pillar upper trim

- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surface (F)

- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.

- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly. Service and Repair

- Make sure the pin (G) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (H) and the hole (I) on the back of the slider are engaged when installing the B-pillar upper trim.

- Make sure the upper hooks are installed into the holes in the body securely.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.

- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.

Trim inspection





Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster