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B-Pillar Trim Panel - 4-Door

B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - 4-DOOR

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2 Door (Part 1):






2 Door (Part 2):






4 Door (Part 1):






4 Door (Part 2):






Removal and Installation

Lower B-pillar trim panel
1. Remove the front and rear door scuff plate trim panels.
- Pull the scuff plate trim panels upward to release the scuff plate trim panel retaining clips.

2. Position aside the front and rear door weatherstrips.
3. Position the front seat forward.
4. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
- Pull the lower B-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the lower B-pillar trim panel retaining clips.

Upper B-pillar trim panel
5. Lower the safety belt height adjuster to the lowest position.

6. NOTE: Inspect the safety belt D-ring bolt cover for damage. If the safety belt D-ring bolt cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.

Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt cover.

7. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).







8. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt cover.
9. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt.
10. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Pull the upper B-pillar trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the upper B-pillar trim panel retaining clips.

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11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.