B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [3HB]

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1.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front seat belt adjuster anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [3HB].)

(4)  Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Partially peel back the seaming welt.

3.  Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [3HB])

4.  Remove the C-pillar trim. (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [3HB])

5.  Remove the fastener.

6.  Grasp the lower end of the B-pillar upper trim, pull it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove clip A, clip B, tab C, and pin D.

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7.  Remove the B-pillar upper trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

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Caution

•  When removing the B-pillar upper trim, be careful not to damage the tabs E.

8.  If there is a remaining clip A, rotate it 90° in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

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9.  Remove clip A and install it to the B-pillar upper trim.

10.  Install in the reverse order of removal.