Lower C-Pillar Trim, Vehicles without Side Airbag

Lower C-Pillar Trim, Vehicles without Side Airbag

Removing

- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to => [ Rear Bench Seat ] Rear Bench Seat.

- Remove 1/3 rear seat backrest. Refer to => [ Left 1/3 and Right 2/3 Backrest without Center Armrest Component Overview ] Left 1/3 and Right 2/3 Backrest Without Center Armrest Component Overview.

- Remove 2/3 rear seat backrest. Refer to => [ Left 1/3 or Right 2/3 Backrest ] Left 1/3 or Right 2/3 Backrest.

- Unclip rear sill panel strip - 2 - in joint area to lower C-pillar trim - 1 - in - direction of arrow -.





- Unclip cover plug - 3 - from trim.





- Remove the bolt - 2 -.

- Carefully remove lower C-pillar trim - 1 - from upper C-pillar trim - 4 - from body and clip - 6 - from threaded pin - arrows -.

- Remove lower C-pillar trim.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• Replace damaged spring clamps.

- Pull door seal rubber lip - 5 - over lower C-pillar trim edge.

- Install 2/3 rear seat backrest. Refer to => [ Left 1/3 or Right 2/3 Backrest ] Left 1/3 or Right 2/3 Backrest.

- Install 1/3 rear seat backrest. Refer to => [ Left 1/3 and Right 2/3 Backrest without Center Armrest Component Overview ] Left 1/3 and Right 2/3 Backrest Without Center Armrest Component Overview.

- Install the rear bench seat. Refer to => [ Rear Bench Seat ] Rear Bench Seat.

Tightening Specifications