Repair Procedures: Replacement

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.

Separate the pillar trim and then remove the front pillar trim (A) by pushing the mounting clip in the direction of the arrow.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Replace any damaged clips.
- Once the front pillar trim has been removed, replace the clip (A) with new ones.
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