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Body Side Trim




BODY SIDE TRIM

Removal and Installation












CAUTION:





- Insert a suitable tool between panel on vehicle and clips (as indicated with arrow) to release clips.
- Use a suitable tool when removing metal clips from finishers.
- Be careful not to damage the body while prying to release clips.
- Make sure clips are properly aligned in panel holes on body when installing, then press them in completely.

FRONT PILLAR FINISHER

Removal





1.Partially remove front body side welt.
2.Release the upper clips and move front pillar finisher away from body pillar.
3.Remove the screw and tether anchor bracket, if equipped, from the front pillar finisher.
4.Remove the front pillar finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

LOWER DASH SIDE FINISHER

Removal





1.Release the clips and remove the lower dash side finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT KICKING PLATE

Removal





1.Release the clips and pawls while removing the front kicking plate.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REAR KICKING PLATE UPPER

Removal
1.Partially remove the rear door welt.
2.Release the clips and remove the rear kicking plate lower.
3.Release the clips and remove the rear pillar finisher.





4.Release the clips and remove the rear kicking plate upper.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REAR KICKING PLATE LOWER

Removal





1.Release the clips and pawls while removing the rear kicking plate lower.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER

Removal
1.Remove front kicking plate. Refer to FRONT KICKING PLATE.
2.Remove rear kicking plate lower. Refer to REAR KICKING PLATE LOWER.
3.Partially remove both front and rear body side welts.





4.Release the clips and remove center pillar lower garnish.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER

Removal
1.Remove center pillar lower finisher. Refer to CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER.





2.Remove front seat belt shoulder anchor. Front Seat Belt.
3.Remove the access cover, then remove the screw.
4.Partially remove front and rear body side welts.
5.Release the clip, then remove center pillar upper finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REAR PILLAR FINISHER

Removal
1.Partially remove rear body side welt.





2.Release the clips and remove rear pillar finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.