Hyundai Elantra AD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Center Pillar Trim Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 60Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 90Automatic Transmission — 92Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 31Steering — 20Restraints — 50Brake System — 63Body (Interior and Exterior) — 214Body Electrical System — 221Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 71
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
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Replacement

[Center Pillar Lower Trim]
  • Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.
  • When removing with a flat-blade screwdriver or removal tool, wrap the tools with protective tape to prevent damage to components.
  • When removing interior trim components, use a plastic panel removal tool to avoid damaging the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Carefully remove the front door side weatherstrip.
  2. Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
  3. Remove the front door sill trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
  4. Remove the rear door sill trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
  5. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
[Center Pillar Upper Trim]
  • Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.
  • When removing with a flat-blade screwdriver or removal tool, wrap the tools with protective tape to prevent damage to components.
  • When removing interior trim components, use a plastic panel removal tool to avoid damaging the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the lower center pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
  2. Remove the seat belt anchor connector. (Refer to Retractor - "Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)").
  3. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar upper trim (A).
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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