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A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation





A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the A-pillar lower trim. (See A-Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation)

2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

3. Pull the A-pillar trim shown in the figure in the direction of the arrow, raise clip B from its grommet together with the A-pillar trim, and remove clips A at the same time.






4. Slide the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the A-pillar trim from clip B.






5. Rotate and pull clip B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure until it is no longer loose, and feels tight.






6. Pull clip B and remove it from the grommet.

7. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver between the body and the grommet.






8. Press the tabs and remove the grommet.

9. Install the new grommet to the body.

10. Install the new clip B to the A-pillar trim.

11. Install the A-pillar trim.