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A-Pillar Trim Panel




A-Pillar Trim Panel

Removal and Installation

1. Position aside the door opening weatherstrip.

2. NOTE: The upper and center A-pillar trim panel retaining clips are equipped with a 2-stage high-retention feature that is designed to prevent the trim panel from striking the occupant in the event of a side air curtain deployment.

Pull the A-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the first stage of the upper and center A-pillar trim panel retaining clips and the lower A-pillar trim panel retaining clip.

3. Move the A-pillar trim panel forward and rearward while gently pulling the A-pillar trim panel inward to disengage the second stage of the upper and center A-pillar trim panel retaining clips.

4. Pull the A-pillar trim panel rearward and upward to remove the A-pillar trim from the instrument panel.

Installation

1. Install new upper and center A-pillar trim panel 2-stage, high-retention retaining clips.

2. Install the lower A-pillar trim panel tabs into the instrument panel.

3. Align the 3 A-pillar trim panel retaining clips and the A-pillar trim panel locator pin to the A-pillar retaining clip holes and the A-pillar locator hole.

4. Install the A-pillar trim panel onto the A-pillar.
- Make sure that the 3 A-pillar trim panel retaining clips are seated correctly.

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