Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution).
1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front side door sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear door sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the seat shoulder belt guide adjuster (1) trim cover and the bolt.
6. Position the belt (2) on the floor.




7. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel (2) by gently pulling loose.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the center pillar upper trim panel (2), by pushing in until tab (1) fastens.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the seat shoulder belt guide adjuster (1) bolt.

Tighten the adjuster bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

3. Install the seat shoulder belt guide trim cover.
4. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Install the front side door sill trim plate (1) to the vehicle. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).