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A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation





A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

2. Pull the upper end of the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove clip A and B.






3. Pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (2) and remove the A-pillar trim while detaching the tab C.






CAUTION:
- When pulling out the A-pillar trim, be careful not to damage the tabs C.

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






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

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






7. Press the tabs and remove the grommet.

8. Install the new grommet to the body.

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

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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