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A-Pillar Upper Trim







A-Pillar Upper Trim

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim removal wedge (3409)






Removing

- Unclip the trim on the C-pillar - 1 - close to the top of the A-pillar trim - 2 -. Refer to => [ C-Pillar Trim ] C-pillar Trim.






- Unclip the upper A-pillar trim - 2 - beginning at top using Trim Removal Wedge (3409).

- Remove upper A-pillar trim - 2 - upward.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim.

Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

- First insert upper A-pillar trim - 1 - in ribbed instrument panel ridge - 2 - in direction of - arrow -.






- Clip upper A-pillar trim - 2 - in and stretch lip of door seal - 3 - over upper A-pillar trim - 2 -.