Rear Pillar Trim Repair Procedures

Replacement

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. 1
   Slightly remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
2. 2
   Remove the rear pillar trim.

   1. To remove the rear pillar trim, use the clip removal tool (A) shown below.

      

   2. Slightly lift the rear pillar trim, insert the tool, and remove the retaining clip (A) by pulling it.

      When removing or installing the rear pillar trim, always replace the existing clips with new ones.

      

   3. Remove the rear pillar trim (A).

      When removing or installing the rear pillar trim, always replace the existing clips (B) with new ones.

      

3. 3
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

   Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).