B-Pillar Trim Panel

B-pillar trim panel

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Removing the B-post panel

Remove:
- the front and rear sill trim panel. See: Sill edge Service and Repair
- the weatherstrips around the doors.





Hint: The panel can be divided. The seat belt end mounting and the upper screw do not need to be removed when working behind or when replacing the lower section.

Detach the center and lower panel sections when removing the lower section. Press in the mounting hook on the reverse of the panel. Pull out the lower section
When removing the entire panel, remove the seat belt end mounting.

Remove:
- the center section of the panel. Pull out the bottom edge of the center section
- the bottom edge of the lower panel. Pull the panel straight out.

Note! Remove the cover at the top edge of the B-pillar to access the upper screw.

Remove the panel.
Detach the seat belt cover and thread it through the seat belt.

Installation

Installing the B-post panel
Pull the seat belt through the panel.
Install the seat belt cover.
Press the panel into place against the post.

Install:
- the 1 screw in the top edge of the panel
- the cover
- the seat belt end mounting
- the weatherstrips around the doors
- the front and rear sill trim panel. See: Sill edge Service and Repair.