A-Pillar Trim Panel

A-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal and Installation

1. Position aside the door opening weatherstrip.

2. NOTE: The A-pillar trim panel is equipped with a 2-stage high-retention feature that is designed to prevent the A-pillar trim panel from striking the occupant in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
Pull the A-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the first stage of the A-pillar trim panel 2-stage high-retention retaining clip.


3. Squeeze the tabs of the 2-stage high-retention retaining clip to release the second stage of the 2-stage high-retention retaining clip while gently pulling the A-pillar trim panel inward toward the center of the vehicle.





4. Pull the A-pillar trim panel upward and rearward to remove the A-pillar trim from the instrument panel.
- If equipped, disconnect the speaker electrical connector.


Installation

1. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the A-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the A-pillar trim panel before installing.

Install a new A-pillar trim panel 2-stage high-retention retaining clip onto the A-pillar trim panel.


2. Install the lower A-pillar trim panel tabs into the instrument panel.
- If equipped, connect the speaker electrical connector.






3. Align the A-pillar trim panel retaining clips and the A-pillar trim panel locator pin to the A-pillar retaining clip holes and the A-pillar locator hole.

4. Install the A-pillar trim panel onto the A-pillar.
- Make sure that the A-pillar trim panel retaining clips are seated correctly.