Interior Trim Removal/Installation - C-Pillar Trim

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - C-Pillar Trim

Special Tools Required

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

C-Pillar 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:

- Follow the C-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly cause injury.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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

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

- The upper clip in the C-pillar trim (A) consists of a plastic grommet (B) and a metal pin (C). The grommet expanded by the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.





1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear seat-back Rear Seat Removal/Installation

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

2. Hit the upper clip in the C-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (B) on the pin (C) and pushes it into the grommet (D) on the body (E).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.






3. Pull the top of the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).






4. Pull the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips and to release the hooks (B), then pull the trim out from the rear shelf (C).

5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with a new one. Service and Repair






6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the C-pillar trim (A) and note the following items:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the C-pillar trim

- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (B)

- Replace the upper clip (C) with a new one.

- If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

7. Temporarily install the C-pillar trim (without the upper clip) to check the overlap between the trim and the headliner. Service and Repair Remove the trim and, if necessary, adjust the overlap.






8. Carefully install the new upper clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.






9. Reinstall the C-pillar trim (A).
-1 Install the bottom hooks (B) of the trim in the rear shelf (C).
Place the trim over the C-pillar (D), and fit the upper clip (E) and the lower clips into the holes (F) in the C-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
-2 NOTE:
Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the trim ribs.
Do not push too hard on the C-pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip is damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
Gently tug on the C-pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

10. Reinstall the rear door opening seal.