Hyundai Genesis DH Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Center Pillar Trim Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 103Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 23Engine Control System/Fuel System — 127Automatic Transmission System (SBC) — 90All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 27Suspension System — 41Steering — 19Restraints — 56Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 279Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
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. Remove the front door sill trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
  2. Remove the rear door sill trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
  3. Carefully remove the front door side weatherstrip.
  4. Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
  5. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
[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 front seat belt anchor (A).
    How to Disconnect the Seat Belt Anchor: 1) Expose the red indicator pin (A) by pressing the slot with a pointed tool (1.5 mm), as shown in the figure below.
    Be careful not to scratch the anchor cover with a pointed object when pressing the slot.
    2) Insert a (-) screwdriver (4 mm) into the latch hole () and turn it clockwise. 3) Remove the connector by pulling the seat belt ( ).
    When connecting the anchor connector, secure it firmly until you hear a click.
  3. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
    • When attaching the tongue to the buckle, be careful not to twist the belt.

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