Center Pillar Upper Garnish

BODY SIDE TRIM


CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- When removing, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.
- Never damage the body.

REMOVAL
1. Remove front kicking plate inner and rear kicking plate inner. Kicking Plate Inner.
2. Slide front seat assembly to the frontmost position.
3. Remove center pillar lower garnish. Center Pillar Lower Garnish.





4. Disengage center pillar upper garnish lower side fixing clip using a remover tool (A).

Circle: Clip
Triangle: Pawl

5. Pull center pillar upper garnish (1) from inside passenger room, disengage center pillar upper garnish upper side fixing pawl as shown in the following figure, and then remove center pillar upper garnish from center pillar panel (2).






CAUTION:
Be careful not to apply excessive force when removing center pillar upper garnish. Otherwise, pawl may be damaged and fragments may drop in panel holes on body.
6. Remove assist grip mounting bolts, and then remove assist grip.

INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace center pillar upper garnish with a new part after removal. Never reuse center pillar upper garnish.
- Visually check the clip and pawl for deformation and damage during installation. Replace with new ones if necessary.
- When installing center pillar upper garnish, check that clip and pawl are securely fitted in body panel holes, and press them in.