Center Pillar Upper Garnish

BODY SIDE TRIM

CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
- When removing, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.
- Never damage the body.
1.Remove center pillar lower garnish. Center Pillar Lower Garnish.
2.Remove front seat belt shoulder anchor. Front Seat Belt.





3.Disengage center pillar upper garnish lower side fixing pawl using a remover tool (A).

Broken triangle indicates : Pawl

4.Disengage center pillar upper garnish upper side fixing clip using a remover tool (A).
NOTE:
Removal operation can be performed easily when pressing pawl by inserting a removal tool from direction (A) as shown in the figure.






CAUTION:
Be careful not to apply excessive force when removing center pillar upper garnish. Otherwise, pawl may be damaged and fragments may drop in panel holes on body.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace center pillar upper garnish with a new part after removal. Never reuse center pillar upper garnish.
- When installing center pillar upper garnish, check that pawls are securely in body panel holes, and press them in.