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:
- 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 and panels.
1. Pull the front door opening seal away from the A-pillar as needed.
2. Detach the hooks and open the cap (A), then remove the bolt.
3. Remove the A-pillar trim (B) by hand to detach the remaining clips, then pull the trim up from the dashboard (C).
4. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the A-pillar trim with a new one Service and Repair.
5. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, check the A-pillar trim (A) and note the following:
- 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 these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)
- Any damage to bolt attachment area (C)
- If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
6. Check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and push the clips into place securely.
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:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove these items:
- Front door sill trim Service and Repair
- Rear door sill trim Service and Repair
- Front door opening seal, as needed
- Rear door opening seal, as needed
2. Slide the front seat fully forward.
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Detach the lower clips by pulling the middle of the trim back by hand.
2. While releasing the upper tabs (B), pull the upper portion of the trim back to release the upper hooks (C).
4. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor Front Seat Belt Replacement.
5. Pull the bottom of the B-pillar upper trim (A) back by hand to detach the lower hooks (B).
6. Detach the upper clip by pulling the top of the B-pillar upper trim. Pull the trim down to release the upper hook (C) from the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket (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. 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 ones.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper and lower trim and all 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 these types of damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) and the upper hook (C), and any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (D), and any breakages in the part (E) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips seating surfaces (F)
- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- 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 trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.
- Push the clip and the hooks into place securely.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
Trim inspection
Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster
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:
- Follow the quarter 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 upper clip in the quarter 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 is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.
1. Remove these items:
- Rear door opening seal, as needed
- Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed Service and Repair
- Second row seat belt lower anchor
- Seat belt exit C-pillar cap
- Seat belt exit D-pillar cap
- Left tailgate side trim
2. Remove the upper portion of the rear side trim panel, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area.
3. Remove the pivot bracket mounting bolts, then push the power tailgate rod (A) in the quarter pillar trim (B).
4. Hit the surface of the quarter pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located in the top of the C-pillar near the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (B). Hitting the trim surface breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) and against the body (F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.
5. Hit the surface of the quarter pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located in the seat belt exit D-pillar cap opening. Hitting the trim surface breaks the projections (B) on the pin (C) and pushes it into the grommet (D) and against the body (E).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar is reinstalled.
6. While pulling the upper portion of the rear side trim panel (A) back, detach the clips (B, C), then release the lower portion of the quarter pillar trim (D) away from the body.
NOTE: The quarter pillar is still fastened with two upper clips located in the middle of it.
7. While pulling the lower portion of the quarter pillar trim (A) away from the body, hit the surface of the quarter pillar trim with a rubber mallet. The clip is located in the rear of the hollow (B) in the trim. Hitting the trim surface breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) and against the body (F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.
8. Slide the upper clip portion (A) of the quarter pillar trim (B) up at a 45 ° angle to remove the trim from the clip. The clip can be removed once the trim is clear.
9. Remove the quarter pillar trim (A). If equipped with navigation, disconnect the satellite speaker connector (B). Pull the power tailgate rod (C) out of the slit (D) in the quarter pillar trim.
10. Hit the remaining upper clip (A) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (B) on the pin (C) and pushes it into the grommet (D) and against the body (E).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.
11. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the quarter pillar trim and all the clips on the trim with new ones Service and Repair.
12. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the upper clips (A) from the removed quarter pillar trim (B) and discard them. Then check the trim and note the following:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter pillar trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the quarter pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
- If any of the lower clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them.
- Replace the upper clips with new ones.
13. Before installing the quarter pillar trim (A), whether replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove the new clips (B).
14. Check the overlap between the headliner and quarter pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
15. Carefully reinstall the clips (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B). Make sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
16. Reinstall the quarter pillar trim (A).
1. If equipped with navigation, reconnect the satellite speaker connector (B).
2. Pass the power tailgate rod (C) through the slit (D) in the quarter pillar trim.
3. Place the trim over the C-pillar/D-pillar (E), and fit its upper clips (F), and all of the other clips (G, H) into holes (I) in the body, then lightly push the trim into place.
NOTE:
- Make sure the side curtain airbag isn't tucked down under the clips and ribs.
- Apply pressure to the areas of the trim on the upper clips until these clip fittings are felt. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
- Make sure the upper clip portions of the trim don't come off the body by tugging on the trim.
17. Fasten the pivot bracket (A) on the tailgate.
18. Reinstall all of the removed parts.