C-Pillar Trim
C-Pillar Trim
• Removal and installation are same for right and left.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)
Removing with OLD Retaining Clip Location
• The location of the clip has changed. The C-pillar trim could be damaged during removal if the removal instructions are not followed. There are different implementation dates depending on the C-pillar version (color, equipment). From August 2007, only C-pillar trim with the clip in the new location was installed. Check if the C-pillar is the new or old version before removing the trim.
• The C-pillar - 4 - is shown in sections to make the clip location - 1 (quantity: 2) - visible.
Only on version with a luggage net
- Remove the ball pin - 6 - and the collar - 5 -.
All versions
- Using the (3409) unclip and remove the C-pillar trim - 7 - in the clip area - 1 (quantity: 2) - and - 3 (quantity: 2 without luggage net, 1 with luggage net), - in the direction of the arrow - arrows -.
Removing with NEW Retaining Clip Location
• The location of the clip has changed. The C-pillar trim could be damaged during removal if the removal instructions are not followed. There are different implementation dates depending on the C-pillar version (color, equipment). From August 2007, only C-pillar trim with the clip in the new location was installed. Check if the C-pillar is the new or old version before removing the trim.
• The C-pillar - 4 - is shown in sections to make the clip location - 1 (quantity: 2) - visible.
Only on version with a luggage net
- Remove the ball pin - 6 - and the collar - 5 -.
All versions
- Using the (3409) unclip and remove the C-pillar trim - 7 - in the clip area - 1 (quantity: 2) - and - 3 (quantity: 2 without luggage net, 1 with luggage net), - in the direction of the arrow - arrows -.
Installation
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
• If the trim clips stay in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.
• Check the clips for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ C-Pillar Trim Assembly Overview ] Interior Trim Assembly Overview.