Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
Special Tools Required
- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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A-Pillar Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Follow the A-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbags 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 the panels.
- The upper clip for the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a plastic grommet (B) expanded by a metal pin (C), which secures the grommet to the body (D).
- The grommet breaks during removal, so a new upper clip must be used every time the trim is reinstalled.
1. Pull the door inner seal away from the A-pillar as needed.
2. Hit the upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located under the point (B) where the triangle mark (C) on the edge of the trim indicates. Hitting the clip slides the projections (D) on the pin (E) into the grommet (F). The projections break the grommet, which releases the clip from the body (G).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull the top of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Pull out 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, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment Service and Repair.
6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim (A) and note the following items:
- 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-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (B, C)
- Always replace the upper clip (D) with a new one.
- If the clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
7. Temporarily remove the new upper clip (A) from the A-pillar trim (B).
8. Check the overlap between the headliner and the A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it.
9. Carefully install the new upper clip (A) on 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 the dashboard (B).
2. Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit its upper clip (D), and the lower clips into the holes (E) in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
NOTE:
- Always use a new upper clip when installing the trim.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the side curtain airbag is not pinched by the trim or the clips.
- Do not push too hard on the trim. Pushing too hard damages the upper clip, which will not hold the trim properly.
- Gently tug on the A-pillar trim to make sure that all clips are securely fastened.
11. Reinstall the door opening seal.
B-pillar Upper/Lower Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair 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:
- Kick panel
- Front door sill trim
- Rear door sill trim
- Front door inner seal, as needed
- Rear door inner seal, as needed
2. Slide the front seat forward fully, and put the rear seat in the normal upright position.
3. Driver's side: Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt (A).
4. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Pull the upper portion of the trim back to release the upper hooks (B).
2. Pull the trim back by hand to detach the clip.
5. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
6. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
1. Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the lower clip (B).
2. Pull the upper of the trim back by hand to detach the upper clip (C).
3. Pull the top of the trim down to release the hook (D) from the body hole, then remove the trim.
7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clip (A) is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.
- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment Service and Repair.
- If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, inspect the B-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, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the B-pillar upper trim (B), or the upper hook (C)
- Any cracks, deformation, or stress-whitened areas in the B-pillar lower trim (D) or the trim overlap area (E)
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (F)
- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
- Make sure the trim hook is installed into the body hole securely.
- Push the clip and hooks into place securely.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
Quarter Pillar Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair 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
- 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, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment 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.
- 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.
'9-10 models
'11-12 models
