B-Pillar Trim Panel

B-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal and Installation

Upper and lower

1. Remove the front and rear door opening weatherstrip that is adjacent to the B-pillar trim panel.

2. NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If the cover is damaged or does not remain attached, install a new D-ring cover.

Remove the safety belt D-ring cover.

3. Remove the safety belt bolt and D-ring.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Remove the 2 screws that retain the upper B-pillar trim panel to the lower B-pillar trim panel.

Upper LH

6. NOTE: To avoid damage to the B-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the B-pillar trim panel before installing.

Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

- Pull outward on the B-pillar trim panel to release the retaining clips.

Upper RH

7. NOTE: To avoid damage to the B-pillar trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the B-pillar trim panel before installing.

Position the upper B-pillar trim panel aside until the RH lower B-pillar trim panel has been removed.

- Pull outward on the B-pillar trim panel to release the retaining clips.

Lower

8. NOTE: To avoid damage to the scuff plate trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the scuff plate trim panel before installing.

Remove the front scuff plate trim panel screws and lift straight up on the scuff plate trim panel.

9. Reposition the rear scuff plate trim panel.
- Remove the 4 scuff plate trim panel retaining screws.

- Remove the front push-pin.

- Lift the front section of the scuff plate trim panel upward so that the lower B-pillar trim panel can be removed.

10. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.

Upper RH

11. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the OFF position for at least one minute if disconnecting the Restraints Control Module (RCM) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the RCM memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.

Turn the ignition to the OFF position and wait one minute.

12. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Make sure the key has been in the OFF position for at least one minute and disconnect the Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) electrical connector (RH side only).

- Position the safety belt through the B-pillar trim panel.

Upper and lower

13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.