Interior Trim Removal/Installation - C-Pillar Trim

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - C-Pillar Trim

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

C-Pillar Trim - 4-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (4-Door) and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information 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 and panels.

- The front clip in the C-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. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear seat side bolster Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear door opening seal, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area (4-Door)

2. Fold the seat-back down.

3. Hit the front clip in the C-pillar trim (A) a rubber mallet. The clip is near the triangle 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 front clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.






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






5. Pull the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips, then pull the trim up from the rear shelf (B).

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






7. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the front clip (A) from the removed C-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 C-pillar trim, and replace it if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the C-pillar trim

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

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

- Replace the front clip with a new one.





8. Before installing the C-pillar trim (A), whether replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove the new front clip (B).

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






10. Carefully reinstall a new front 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.






11. Reinstall the C-pillar trim (A).
-1 Insert the bottom of the trim into the rear shelf (B).
-2 Place the trim over the C-pillar (C), and fit the front clip (D) and the rear clips (E) into the holes 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 ribs.

- Push the clips into place securely.

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

12. Reinstall the rear door opening seal.