A-Pillar Trim Panel

A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL

Exploded View

2 Door (Part 1):

2 Door (Part 2):

4 Door (Part 1):

4 Door (Part 2):

Removal
1. Position the front door weatherstrip aside.
2. Remove the instrument panel bolt cover.
- Pull outward on the instrument panel bolt cover to release the instrument panel bolt cover retaining clips.

3. NOTE: The upper A-pillar trim panel retaining clip is 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 A-pillar trim panel 2-stage high-retention retaining clip and the lower A-pillar trim panel retaining clip.

4. 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 A-pillar trim panel 2-stage high-retention retaining clip.
5. Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
- Pull the A-pillar trim panel rearward and upward to remove the A-pillar trim from the instrument panel.

6. Remove and discard the upper A-pillar trim panel 2-stage high-retention retaining clip.

Installation
1. Install new upper A-pillar trim panel 2-stage high-retention retaining clip.
2. Install the lower A-pillar trim panel tabs into the instrument panel.
3. Align the upper and lower 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 both the upper and lower A-pillar trim panel retaining clips are seated correctly.

5. Install the instrument panel bolt cover.
6. Install the front door weatherstrip.