A-PILLAR GARNISH REMOVAL

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Warning

•  Always replace the A-pillar garnish and clips with new ones. Otherwise, the windshield garnish may fall off while the vehicle is being driven, leading to a serious accident.

1.  Using the retractable hardtop switch, keep the front roof half-open. (retractable hardtop)

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2.  Open the convertible top. (convertible top)

3.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

4.  Open the door.

5.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Female wedge (See FEMALE WEDGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Front header trim (See FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Windshield garnish (See WINDSHIELD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, rotate it in the direction of the arrow and detach A-pillar garnish clip.

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7.  While lifting up the A-pillar garnish in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, move it in the direction of arrows (2) and (3), and detach the clip from the A-pillar garnish.

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8.  Move the A-pillar garnish in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

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9.  Remove the clips remaining on the body. (See Clip Removal Note.)

Clip Removal Note

1.  Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover in the position shown in the figure.

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2.  Insert a flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure.

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3.  Move the tools in the directions of the arrows shown in the figure and remove the clip.

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