Center Pillar Trim Repair Procedures

Replacement

Wear gloves to protect your hands.

Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage. Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface. Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. 1
   Remove the front door sill trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
2. 2
   Remove the rear door sill trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
3. 3
   Carefully remove the front door side weatherstrip.
4. 4
   Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
5. 5
   Remove the lower center pillar trim.

   1. To remove the seat belt pretensioner anchor (C), continue pressing the stopper pin (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow. Then press the lock pin (B) and remove the seat belt.

      

   2. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

      

6. 6
   Install in the reverse order of removal.

   Replace all damaged clips.

Wear gloves to protect your hands.

Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage. Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface. Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. 1
   Remove the lower center pillar trim.
2. 2
   After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the upper center pillar garnish (A).

   

3. 3
   Install in the reverse order of removal.

   Replace all damaged clips.