Upper Inner Trim: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the clips in the upper section of the front pillar trim. Always replace them with new ones.
Once removed from the pillar trim, the clip retention power deteriorates and the front pillar trim may come off.
Do not reuse the clips in the upper section of the center pillar trim. Always replace them with new ones.
Once the pillar trim is removed, the clip retention power deteriorates and the center pillar trim may come off.
Before installing the front pillar trim, check the condition of (white) protective unwoven cloth of curtain airbag. If it is damaged (airbag module cloth is exposed), replace the curtain airbag module assembly with a new part.

Remove any clips remaining on body.
Prepare new clips and attach them to the front pillar trim.
Install the front pillar trim.

Fig 1: Installing Front Pillar Trim
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Assemble the center pillar trim LWR to the center pillar trim UPR securely.
CAUTION: Do not forget to install the seat belt.

Fig 2: Assembling Center Pillar Trim LWR To Center Pillar Trim UPR
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Assemble the center pillar trim LWR and center pillar trim UPR to the body.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the clips in the upper section of the pillar trim. Always replace them with new ones.
1. Guide the seat belt through the center pillar trim UPR.
2. Insert the upper claws of the pillar trim.
3. Attach the pillar trim by fitting the lower clips to the body.
Fig 3: Attaching Pillar Trim
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Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: If the hook is removed from vehicle body, replace the hook with the new part to avoid the deterioration of seat securing.

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Cushion Hook

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Tightening torque

Front seat belt: Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT .