Lower A-Pillar Trim

Lower A-Pillar Trim

• Removal and installation is described for the driver side of the vehicle. The procedure on the passenger side is the same.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (3409)

Removing






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

- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to => [ Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover ] Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover.

- Remove the cable operating lever. Refer to => [ Cable Operating Lever ] Cable Operating Lever.

- Remove lower A-pillar trim bolt - 1 -.

- Unclip lower A-pillar trim - 2 - from the sill - arrow - using the (3409).

- Pull the lower A-pillar trim back and remove it from the upper A-pillar trim.

Installing

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. Note the following:

• If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.

• Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Driver Side:

- Slide the lower A-pillar trim into the upper A-pillar trim and into the footrest.

Passenger Side:

- Slide the lower A-pillar trim into the upper A-pillar trim and into the floor covering.

Procedure for Both Sides of Vehicle:

- Clip the lower A-pillar trim in on the sill and stretch the door seal lip over.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Lower A-pillar Trim Assembly Overview ] Lower A-Pillar Trim Assembly Overview.