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 (A) for the A-pillar trim (B) consists of a plastic grommet (C) and the metal pin (D). The groove (E) in the grommet secures it to the body panel (F). The shoulder (G) on the grommet is broken during removal, so it 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.
2. Hit the surface of the A-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The upper clip (B) is located under the point (C) where the triangle mark (D) on the edge of the trim indicates. Hitting the clip breaks the shoulder (E) on the grommet (F) and pushes the metal pin (G) and the grommet against the body (H).
NOTE: The grommet must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull back the top of the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the pin (B) from the grommet (C) remaining in the body (D).
4. Pull out the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips, then pull up the trim from the dashboard (B). Then remove the trim.
5. Remove the grommet from the body.
NOTE: The grommet must be replaced with a new one because it is damaged during removal, and cannot be reused.
6. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the A-pillar trim, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment Service and Repair.
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 with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)
- If the clips (C) 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 grommet) to check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim. Remove the trim and if necessary, adjust overlap.
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 the trim 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.
- Gently tug on the A-pillar trim to make sure that all clips are securely fastened.
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
- Rear door sill trim
- Front door opening seal, as needed
- Rear door opening seal, as needed
- Front seat belt lower anchor bolt
2. Slide the front seat forward fully.
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Pull back the upper portion of the trim to release the upper hooks (B).
2. Pull back the bottom portion of the trim by hand to detach the lower clips.
4. Pull back the bottom of the B-pillar upper trim (A) by hand to release the lower hooks (B). Pull out the top of the B-pillar upper trim to release the upper pin (C).
5. Pull down the trim to release the upper hooks (D).
6. Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) out through a hole in the slider (B), then remove the B-pillar upper trim (C).
7. 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 trim, the B-pillar lower trim, and the clips, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment Service and Repair.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the B-pillar upper trim (B) or the upper hooks (C)
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (D), or any breakages in the portion (E) that overlap the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening 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.
- 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 hooks are installed into the body holes 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.
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:
- 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
2. Remove the quarter pillar trim (A).
1. Pull back the trim by hand to detach the clips (B, C) and the pin (D).
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 all of its clips, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment Service and Repair.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the quarter pillar trim (B) or the upper hook (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper portion of the trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening 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.
- Make sure the upper trim hook is installed into the body hole securely.
- Push the clip and the hooks into place securely.
