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Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas




Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; 888-424-6857

A-Pillar Trim

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- If side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair.
- Follow the A-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbags 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 or the panels.
- The upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a resin grommet (B) and the metal pin (C). The groove (D) in the grommet secures it to the body panel (E). The shoulder (F) on the grommet is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.





1. Pull the front door opening seal away from the A-pillar as needed Service and Repair.

2. Hit the upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located under the point (B) where the triangle mark (C) on the edge of the trim indicates. Hitting the clip breaks the shoulder (D) on the grommet (E) and pushes the pin (F) and grommet against the body (G).

NOTE: The upper clip grommet must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.






3. Pull the top of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the pin (B) from the grommet (C) remaining in the body (D).






4. Remove the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the remaining clips, then pull the trim up from the dashboard (B).





5. Remove the grommet from the body.

NOTE: The upper clip grommet must be replaced with a new one because the grommet is damaged during removal.

6. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the A-pillar trim with a new one.

7. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim (A) and note the following items:

- 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 damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened in the clip and pin seating surfaces (B)
- Damaged top of the upper clip pin (C)
- Replace the upper clip with a new one because it was damaged during removal.
- If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.





8. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), carefully remove the grommet (B) from the pin (C) on the new upper clip.





9. Temporarily install the A-pillar trim (without the upper clip) to check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim. Remove the trim and if necessary, adjust it Service and Repair.

10. Carefully reinstall the grommet (A) on the pin (B) and seat them on the A-pillar trim (C) as shown.






11. 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 its upper clip (D) and the other clips (E) into holes (F) in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.

NOTE:

- Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips and ribs.
- Do not push too hard on the A-pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.





12. Reinstall the front door opening seal.

B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- If side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair.
- 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 bend or scratch the trim or the panels.

1. Remove these items:

- Front door sill trim Service and Repair
- Rear door sill trim Service and Repair
- Front door opening seal, as needed Service and Repair
- Rear door opening seal, as needed Service and Repair
- Front seat belt lower anchor bolt Front Seat Belt Replacement

2. Slide the front seat forward fully.

3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).

1. Pull the upper portion of the trim back to detach the upper hooks (B).

2. Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.





4. Remove these items:

- Front seat belt lower anchor Front Seat Belt Replacement
- Front door opening seal, as needed Service and Repair
- Rear door opening seal, as needed Service and Repair

5. Pull the bottom of the B-pillar upper trim (A) back by hand to detach the lower hooks (B). Release the upper pin (C) by pulling the top of the B-pillar upper trim.





6. Pull the trim down to release the upper hooks (D).

7. Pass the front seat belt (A) lower anchor out through a hole in the slider (B), then remove the B-pillar upper trim (C).






8. Remove the slider (A) from the B-pillar upper trim (B).






9. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips (A) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new one.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim, lower trim, and the clips on the trim with new ones Service and Repair.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) or the upper hooks (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (D), or any breakages in the part (E) that overlap the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (F)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly Service and Repair.
- Make sure the pin (G) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (H) and the hole (I) on the back of the slider are engaged when installing the B-pillar upper trim.
- Make sure the upper trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.










Quarter pillar Trim

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- If side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair.
- 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 bend or scratch the trim or the panels.

1. Remove these items:

- Cargo area side trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area
- Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed Service and Repair
- Rear door opening seal, as needed Service and Repair

2. Remove the quarter pillar trim (A).

1. Detach the clips (B, C) and pin (D) by pulling the trim back.

2. Lower the trim to release the upper hook (E).





3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips (A) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new one.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim and the clips on the trim with new ones Service and Repair.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the quarter pillar trim (B). And the upper hook (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips seating surfaces (D)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly Service and Repair.
- Push the clip and the hooks into place securely.





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