Body (Interior and Exterior)

Center Pillar Trim Repair Procedures

10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
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Replacement

[Center Pillar Lower Trim]
  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 trim remover, remove the lower center pillar garnish (A).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
[Center Pillar Upper Trim]
  1. Remove the lower center pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
  2. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the front lower seat belt anchor (A).

    Torque: 39.2 – 54 N·m

  3. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the upper center pillar garnish (A).
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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