C-Pillar Outer Trim Replacement
C-Pillar Outer Trim ReplacementNOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. While gently pulling out on the C-pillar outer trim (A), cut the double-sided adhesive tape (B) in the rear edge of the trim.
2. Open the rear door. From inside the door, detach the clip (C) with a clip remover.
3. Close the rear door. Detach the clips (D) with a clip remover, then remove the C-pillar outer trim. Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
4. Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the trim and quarter glass, and clean the trim and quarter glass surface with alcohol. Attach the new double-sided adhesive tape (3M 5392FLR, or equivalent) to the trim.
5. Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
6. Hold the trim up, and fit the clips into the holes in the body, then push on the trim until the clips snap into place, and on the double-sided adhesive tape portion to make the adhesive stick securely.