Procedures

A-Pillar Trim Panel
Removal and Installation Passenger side

1. NOTICE: Use a non-marring flat-blade tool and start on the inside edge of the covers. Covers are equipped with a tether. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the component.






Remove the assist handle bolt covers.
2. Remove the assist handle bolts.
^ To install tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
3. If equipped with a speaker in the A-pillar trim panel remove the instrument panel side finish panel and disconnect the speaker electrical connector.
4. Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
^ Pull outward to release the retainer clip.

Driver side
5. If equipped with a speaker in the A-pillar trim panel remove the instrument panel side finish panel and disconnect the speaker electrical connector.

6. NOTICE: During installation, the A-pillar trim panel locator pins must be inserted into the slots on the instrument panel. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.

NOTE:The trim panel has a 2-stage high-retention clip.

Remove the A-pillar trim panel.






^ Pull outward to disengage the first stage of the high-retension clip.

^ NOTE: This step will temporarily distort the A-pillar trim panel. There will be a "pop" noise when the pin is released from the sheet metal.






Pull outward in the middle of the trim panel to disengage the 4-way locator pin from the sheet metal.






^ Pull upward then inboard to disengage the high-retension clip from the mounting bracket.

All vehicles

7. NOTE: The A-pillar trim panel is equipped with 3 locator tabs and a 4-way locator pin that must be positioned correctly during reinstallation. To install reverse the removal procedure.