D-Pillar Trim

D-Pillar Trim

Removing

CAUTION!
Note safety precautions for working on airbags. Refer to => [ Airbag System General Safety Precautions ] Airbag System General Safety Precautions and side airbags => [ Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions ] Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions and side curtain airbags => [ Side Curtain Additional Airbag Safety Precautions ] Side Curtain Additional Airbag Safety Precautions.

- Remove tie-down retaining tracks. Refer to => [ Tie-Down Retaining Rail ] Tie-Down Retaining Rail.

- Remove rear cross panel trim. Refer to => [ Rear Cross Panel Trim ] Rear Cross Panel Trim.

- Remove luggage compartment side trim. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ] Luggage Compartment Side Trim.

- Remove roof panel trim. Refer to => [ Roof Panel Trim ] Roof Panel Trim.

- Remove the bolt - 1 -.





- Pull D-pillar trim - 2 - up from body - arrow -.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• Upper D-pillar trim threaded holes must be cleaned of locking compound residue after removal. Otherwise, new screws could lock up when installed and shear off when removed again.

• They can be cleaned with a thread cutter.

• Replace self-locking screws.

• Replace damaged spring clamps.

- Install roof panel trim. Refer to => [ Roof Panel Trim ] Roof Panel Trim.

- Install luggage compartment side trim. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ] Luggage Compartment Side Trim.

- Install rear cross panel trim. Refer to => [ Rear Cross Panel Trim ] Rear Cross Panel Trim.

- Install tie-down retaining tracks. Refer to => [ Tie-Down Retaining Rail ] Tie-Down Retaining Rail.

Tightening Specifications





* Replace screws.