Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Quarter Pillar Trim

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Quarter Pillar Trim

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

Quarter Pillar Trim

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information 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:
- Rear door inner seal, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area

- Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed Service and Repair

- Cargo area side trim panel, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

2. Remove the upper anchor cover (A) by releasing the hooks (B), then remove the rear seat belt upper anchor bolt (C).






3. Remove the quarter pillar trim (A).
-1 Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the clips (B, C).
-2 Pull the trim down to release the upper hook (D) from the body hole (E).






4. 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 quarter pillar trim with a new one. Service and Repair

- If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, inspect the quarter pillar trim for damage or abnormalities, which can cause the side curtain airbags to deploy improperly, possibly causing injury. Replace the trim if you find any of these problems:
- Any cracks, deformation, or stress-whitened areas in the quarter pillar trim (B) or upper hook (C)

- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips seating surfaces (D)

- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.

- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly. Service and Repair

- Make sure the trim hook is installed into the body holes.

- Push the clip and hooks into place securely.

- Before installing the seat belt anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.