Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt cover (2) from the seat belt lower anchor bolt (1).

2. Remove the seat belt lower anchor to body retaining bolt (1).

3. Remove the centre pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.





4. Remove the centre pillar upper trim panel to body retaining screws (1).





5. Tilt the base of the center pillar upper trim panel (2) away from the center pillar (1) until the center pillar upper trim panel locating dowel (5) has disengaged from the center pillar datum hole (6).

6. Lower the center pillar upper trim panel (2) down and away from the roof panel trim (3) until the center pillar upper trim panel locating pins (4) have disengaged from the roof panel datum holes (7).

7. Thread the seat belt through the center pillar upper trim panel (2).

8. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Thread the seat belt through the center pillar upper trim panel (2).

2. Raise the center pillar upper trim panel (2) up towards the roof panel trim (3) until the center pillar upper trim panel locating pins (4) have engaged into the roof panel datum holes (7).

Note:
Make sure the center pillar upper trim height adjuster lever (9) locates into the seat belt height adjuster release lever (10) and the center pillar upper trim height adjuster dowel (8) locates into the seat belt height adjuster datum hole (11). Incorrect fitment may damage the center pillar upper trim height adjuster and/or restrict the front seat belt movement. If Equipped.

3. Tilt the base of the center pillar upper trim panel (2) towards the center pillar (1) until the center pillar upper trim panel locating dowel (5) has engaged into the center pillar datum hole (6).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the center pillar upper trim panel retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

5. Install the centre pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.





6. Install the seat belt lower anchor to body retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).

7. Install the seat belt lower anchor bolt cover (2) to the seat belt lower anchor bolt (1).

8. Check the seat belt operation.