Repair Procedures: Replacement

[Center Pillar Lower Trim]

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or using a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")
Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")
Slightly remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
Slightly remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damage clips.

[Center Pillar Upper Trim]

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "CENTER PILLAR TRIM ")
Remove the seat belt (B) from the EFD system by using the SST (0K888-D4100).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.