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pecial Tools RequiredA-Pillar Trim
20-69
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
A
B C
D E A
C
D
E
F A
B
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
S
RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE: Follow the A-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side
curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly
cause injury.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.
The upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded
with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The
projections (E) on the pin are broken during removal,
so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the
trim is reinstalled. 1
. Pull the door opening seal away from the A-p
illar
as needed (see step 4 on page 20-66).
2. Hit the upper clip in the A-p illar trim (A) with a
rubber mallet. The clip is under the ‘‘SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG’’ mark (B). Hitting the clip breaks the
projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the
grommet (E) on the body (F).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new
one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
(cont’d)
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20-70Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas (cont’d)
A
B C
A
B
C
Fastener Locations : Clip, 2(Black)
A
B A
B
C
D
E
3. Pull the front of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand toremove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Pull the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips. Pull the trim up from the dashboard (B), then
remove it. 5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the
A-pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new ones
(see page 24-185).
6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed A-p illar trim (B)
and discard it. Then check the trim:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing
injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it if it
has any of the following damage:
– Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the A-pillar trim
– Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
If the clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Replace the upper clip with a new one.
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20-71
A
B
A
B C
D
B
C
D A
B C
D E
F
A
D
EA
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,2
E
(Black)
7. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), whether it is
being replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove
the new upper clip (B).
8. Check the overlap between the headliner and A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it (see page
24-185).
9. Carefully install a new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to
the top of the pin (D) as shown. 10. Reinstall the A-pillar trim (A).
–1 Insert the bottom of the trim into thedashboard (B).
–2 Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit its upper clip (D), and lower clips (E) into the holes
(F) in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into
place.
NOTE: Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked down under the clips and the ribs.
Push lightly on the upper clip. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not
hold the trim properly.
11. Reinstall the front door opening seal.
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pecial Tools RequiredB-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim
20-72 Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas (cont’d)
Fastener Locations
: Clip, 2(White)
A B
A
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
S
RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove these items: Front door sill trim (see page 20-66)
Rear door sill trim (see page 20-67)
Front door opening seal, as needed (see step 4on page 20-66)
Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step 3 on page 20-68)
2. Slide the front seat fully forward. 3.
Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
–1 Pull the upper portion of the trim back to release the upper hooks (B).
–2 Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of thetrimbackbyhand.
4. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor (see page 24-4).
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A
B
A
Fastener Location :Clip,1(Pink)
BA
A
C A
B
C
A
B
5. Pull the bottom of the B-pillar upper trim (A) back
by hand to detach the lower hooks (B).
6. Detach the upper clip by pu lling the top of the
B-pillar upper trim (A). Pull the trim down to release
the upper hooks (B) from the side curtain airbag
B-pillar bracket (C). 7. Pass the front seat belt (A) lower anchor out
through a hole in the slider (B), then remove the
B-pillar upper trim (C).
8. Remove the slider (A) from the B-pillar upper trim
(B).
(cont’d)
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Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster
20-74 Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas (cont’d)
A
BC
D E
F A
F G
H IB
9. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
If the clips (A) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper and lower trim and all clips on
the trim with new ones (see page 24-185).
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing
injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any
of the following damage:
– Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (B) and the upper hooks (C), and
any stress-whitening in the upper part of the
trim
– Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (D), and any breakages in the part
(E) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim
– Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clips seating surface (F)
Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly (see page 24-187).
Make sure the pin (G) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (H) and the hole (I) on
the back of the slider are engaged when
installing the B-pillar upper trim.
Make sure the trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.
Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
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pecial Tools RequiredC-Pillar Trim
20-75
A
D
B
C
E A
C D
E
F
A
B
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
S
RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE: Follow the C-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side
curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly
cause injury.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.
The front clip in the C-pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded
with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The
projections (E) on the pin are broken during removal,
so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the
trim is reinstalled. 1.
Remove these items:
Rear seat cushion (see page 20-133)
Rear seat side bolster (see page 20-134)
Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step 3 on page 20-68)
2. Fold the seat-back forward.
3. Hit the front clip in the C-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is near the triangle mark (B).
Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin
(D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) on the body
(F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one
when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.
(cont’d)
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20-76Interior Trim
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas (cont’d)
A
CA
B
B
Fastener Locations : Clip, 3(Red)
A
B A
B
D
E
C
4. Pull the front of the C-pillar trim (A) back by hand toremove the front clip (B) from the body (C).
5. Pull the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips, then pull the trim up from the rear shelf (B). 6. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the
C-pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new ones
(see page 24-185).
7. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the front clip (A) from the removed C-pillar trim (B)
and discard it. Then check the trim:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing
injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it if it
has any of the following damage:
– Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the C-pillar trim
– Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
If the clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Replace the front clip with a new one.
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