Interior Trim Removal/Installation - A-Pillar Trim

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - A-Pillar Trim

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

A-Pillar Trim

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, 2-door, SRS Component Location Index (4-Door) 4-door SRS Component Location Index (2-Door) and the precautions, and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Follow the A-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 and panels.

- The upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The projections (E) on the pin are broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.





1. Pull the door opening seal away from the A-pillar as needed:
- 2-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Sill Area (2-Door)

- 4-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area (4-Door)

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






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






4. Pull the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips. Pull the trim up from the dashboard (B), then remove it.

5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new ones. Service and Repair

2-door





4-door





6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed A-pillar trim (B) and discard it. Then check the trim:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim, and replace it if it has any of the following of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the A-pillar trim

- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)

- Replace the lower clips (E) if they are damaged or stress-whitened.

- Replace the upper clip with a new one.

- 4-door A-pillar trim is shown; 2-door A-pillar trim is similar.





7. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), whether replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove a new upper clip (B).

8. Check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it. Service and Repair






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






10. Reinstall the A-pillar trim (A).
-1 Insert the bottom of the trim into the dashboard (B).
-2 Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit the upper clip (D), the lower clips (E), and the pins (F) into the holes (G) in the A-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.

- Push lightly on the upper clip. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.

11. Reinstall the front door opening seal.

2-door





4-door