B-Pillar Trim Panel

B-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal and Installation

Lower and upper

1. Position the front and rear weatherstrips aside.

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

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

4. Position the seats in the full forward position.

5. Gently pull the B-pillar lower trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the 2 B-pillar lower trim panel retaining clips.

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

Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel.


Upper

7. NOTE: Inspect the safety belt D-ring cover for damage and replace D-ring cover if damaged.
Remove the bolt cover and safety belt D-ring bolt and position the safety belt aside.

1. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).






8. Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel bolt.

9. Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel.
- Pull the B-pillar upper trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the 2 B-pillar upper trim panel retaining clips.


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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- To install, align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.