A-Pillar Trim Panel Removal/Installation

A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Removal

1. Position the RH or LH front door weatherstrips aside.

2. Pull inward on the upper A-pillar trim panel to release the A-pillar trim panel retaining clips.

3. Remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar trim panel.

- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the base of the A-pillar tether clip.
- Apply downward pressure on the screwdriver, sliding the A-pillar tether clip base downwards.


NOTE: Remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar trim panel. Do not remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar unless a new tether is being installed.

4. Remove the A-pillar trim panel.

Installation

1. Install the lower A-pillar trim panel into the instrument panel.

2. Install the A-pillar tether clip base onto the A-pillar trim panel.

- Position the A-pillar tether clip base into the A-pillar tether holder located on the A-pillar trim panel.
- Slide the A-pillar tether clip base upwards into the A-pillar tether holder until the tether is fully seated.

WARNING: A new A-pillar trim panel tether must be installed if the tether is damaged or does not fasten correctly. During a side air curtain deployment, the A-pillar trim panel tether helps prevent the trim from striking the occupant. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

3. Install the A-pillar trim panel onto the A-pillar.

CAUTION: The A-pillar trim panel tether must be aligned correctly or damage to the tether will occur.

NOTE: The A-pillar trim panel tether clip, located on the A-pillar, installs into the A-pillar trim panel tether base, located on the A-pillar trim panel.

4. Install the RH or LH front door weatherstrips.