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B-Pillar Lower Trim

B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL

WARNING: Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)

NOTE: The side air bag sensor is located in the B-pillar.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front scuff plate.
3. Remove the rear scuff plate.




4. Pull the area marked A, then remove one side of the B-pillar lower trim.

B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM INSTALLATION

WARNING: Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)

NOTE: The side air bag sensor is located in the B-pillar.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Install the B-pillar lower trim to the B-pillar with setting 5 - 10 mm {0.20 - 0.39 in} upward from its original installation place.
3. Slide the B-pillar lower trim downward.
4. Install the rear scuff plate.
5. Install the front scuff plate.