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B-Pillar Upper Trim

B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM

REMOVAL

REGULAR CAB




1. Remove the cap (1) and then the bolt (2) that secures the seat belt (3) to the top of the B-pillar (4) and position the seat belt out of the way.
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the retaining tabs that secure the upper B-pillar trim panel (5) to the B-pillar and remove the trim panel.

QUAD CAB




1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully open the two fastener covers (2) located on the grab handle (1).
2. Remove the two bolts (3) that secure the grab handle to the B-pillar and remove the grab handle.




3. Remove the cap (1) and the bolt (2) that secures the seat belt (3) to the top of the B-pillar (4) and position the seat belt out of the way.
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the retaining tabs that secure the upper B-pillar trim panel (5) to the B-pillar and remove the trim panel.

INSTALLATION

REGULAR CAB




1. Position the upper B-pillar trim panel (5) to the B-pillar (4).
2. Engage the retaining tabs that secure the upper B-pillar trim panel to the B-pillar.
3. Install the bolt (2) that secures the seat belt (3) to the top of the B-pillar. Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 ft.lbs.).
4. Install the cap (1) onto the seat belt.

QUAD CAB




1. Position the upper B-pillar trim panel (5) to the B-pillar (4).
2. Engage the retaining tabs that secure the upper B-pillar trim panel to the B-pillar.
3. Install the bolt (2) that secures the seat belt (3) to the top of the B-pillar. Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 ft.lbs.).
4. Install the cap (1) onto the seat belt.




5. Install the grab handle (1) onto the B-pillar and install the two bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (55 in.lbs.).
6. Close the two fastener covers (2) located on the grab handle.