C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel

C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel

Removal
1. Remove the rear seat back rest.

2. NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

Detach the rear safety belt.







3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Locally detach the door aperture weatherstrip.







4. NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

Detach the C-pillar trim panel.







5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
- Cut the C-pillar trim panel retaining strap.







Installation

1. WARNING: The retaining strap is a safety critical item and must be replaced to prevent the trim detaching in the event of the side curtain airbag deployment.

NOTE: When installing the new retaining strap and rivet make sure the old clip has been removed from the body before pressing the trim into place.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 40 Nm.