Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar

Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the seat belt from the seat.
2. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel.




3. Using a flat-bladed tool, Remove the fastener cover from the top of the upper center trim panel.
4. Remove the fastener from the trim panel.
5. Remove the door weatherstrip from the center pillar pinch weld flange to expose the upper trim panel.
6. Grasp the upper center pillar trim panel firmly with both hands. Pull the panel away from the center pillar.
7. Pull the seat belt back through the opening in the trim panel.
8. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Route the seat belt through the upper center pillar trim panel.
2. Position the upper trim panel to the center pillar.
3. Push firmly on the trim panel in order to seat the retainers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the fastener to the upper trim panel.

Tighten the nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

5. Install the fastener cover to the upper center pillar trim panel.




6. Install the lower center pillar trim panel.
7. Install the door weatherstrip to the center pillar.
8. Install the seat belt to the seat.