B-Pillar Trim Panel

B-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal and Installation

1. Position the front seats in the full forward position.

2. NOTE: Inspect the safety belt D-ring cover for damage. If the safety belt D-ring cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.

Remove the safety belt D-ring cover and remove the safety belt bolt.

- To install, tighten to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft).





3. Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Scuff Plate Trim Panel - Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel - Front.

4. Remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Scuff Plate Trim Panel - Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel - Rear.

5. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel by pulling straight out on the top of the lower B-pillar trim panel to release the 2 upper retainers. Slide the front and rear section of the lower B-pillar trim panel off of the retainers and lift the trim panel out of the vehicle.

6. Position the front and rear door weatherstrips aside.

7. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel assist handle, if equipped.
- Remove the bolt covers.

- Remove the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





8. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
- Remove the screw cover.

- Remove the screw.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.