C-Pillar Trim

PANEL-C-PILLAR TRIM

REMOVAL




1. Fold and tumble the second row outboard seat (4) forward against the front seat for easiest access to the seat belt lower anchor and the C-pillar trim.




2. Loosen the bolt (3) that secures the second row outboard seat belt lower anchor (2) and the seat latch striker bracket to the rear floor panel.
3. Disengage the lower anchor from the loosened seat latch striker bracket bolt.




4. Remove the trim plug (1) from the upper c-pillar trim.

CAUTION: The upper trim plug must be removed and discarded to gain access to the upper retaining screw before attempting to remove the trim panel. Failure to remove the trim screw may result in damage to the trim panel or the retaining clip.




5. Using a small drill (2) approximately 3 mm (7/64"), drill a hole into the trim plug (1).




6. Using a hook type tool (1) or equivalent, remove and discard the trim plug (2).




7. Using a magnetic screwdriver or equivalent, remove the upper screw and pull the upper part of the trim panel away from the pillar and release the bottom tabs.
8. Remove the seat belt (3) from the upper C-pillar trim panel (1) through the slot provided and remove the upper C-pillar trim panel.

INSTALLATION




1. Route the seat belt (3) through the slot in the upper C-pillar trim panel (1).
2. Position the locating tabs on the bottom of the upper C-pillar trim panel into the slots in the top of the quarter trim panel (2).
3. Rotate the top part of the trim panel into position and install the screw.






CAUTION: The upper trim plug must be removed and discarded to gain access to the upper retaining screw before attempting to remove the trim panel. Failure to remove the trim screw may result in damage to the trim panel or the retaining clip.

4. Install a new trim plug (1) into the trim panel.




5. Engage the seat belt lower anchor (2) under the loosened bolt (3) that secures the seat latch striker bracket to the rear floor panel. Be certain the seat belt webbing between the turning loop and the lower anchor is not twisted.
6. Tighten the bolt that secures the lower anchor (2) and the seat latch striker bracket to the rear floor panel. Tighten the screw to 50 N.m (37 ft.lbs).
7. Restore the second row outboard seat to its seating position.