Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Quarter Pillar Trim

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Quarter Pillar Trim

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program.

Quarter Pillar Trim

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Follow the quarter pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly cause injury.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

- Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.

- The upper clip in the quarter pillar trim (A) consists of a grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The projections (E) on the pin is broken during removal, so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.





1. Remove these items:
- Rear door opening seal, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area

- Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed Service and Repair

- Second row seat belt lower anchor Service and Repair

- Seat belt exit C-pillar cap Service and Repair

- Seat belt exit D-pillar cap Third Row Seat Belt Replacement

- With power tailgate: Left tailgate side trim

2. Remove the upper portion of the rear side trim panel, as needed. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

3. With power tailgate: Remove the pivot bracket mounting bolts, then push the power tailgate rod (A) in the quarter pillar trim (B).






4. Hit the surface of the quarter pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located in the top of the C-pillar near the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (B). Hitting the trim surface breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) and against the body (F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.






5. Hit the surface of the quarter pillar trim (A) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located in the seat belt exit D-pillar cap opening. Hitting the trim surface breaks the projections (B) on the pin (C) and pushes it into the grommet (D) and against the body (E).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar is reinstalled.






6. While pulling the upper portion of the rear side trim panel (A) back, detach the clips (B, C), then release the lower portion of the quarter pillar trim (D) away from the body.
NOTE: The quarter pillar is still fastened with two upper clips located in the middle of it.






7. While pulling the lower portion of the quarter pillar trim (A) away from the body, hit the surface of the quarter pillar trim with a rubber mallet. The clip is located in the rear of the hollow (B) in the trim. Hitting the trim surface breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the grommet (E) and against the body (F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.






8. Slide the upper clip portion (A) of the quarter pillar trim (B) up at a 45 ° angle to remove the trim from the clip. The clip can be removed once the trim is clear.






9. Remove the quarter pillar trim (A). If equipped with the premium sound system, disconnect the D-pillar speaker connector (B). If equipped with power tailgate, pull the power tailgate rod (C) out of the slit (D) in the quarter pillar trim.






10. Hit the remaining upper clip (A) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (B) on the pin (C) and pushes it into the grommet (D) and against the body (E).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.

11. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the quarter pillar trim and all the clips on the trim with new ones. Service and Repair






12. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove the upper clips (A) from the removed quarter pillar trim (B) and discard them. Then check the trim and note the following:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter pillar trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the quarter pillar trim

- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)

- If any of the lower clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them.

- Replace the upper clips with new ones.





13. Before installing the quarter pillar trim (A), whether replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove the new clips (B).

14. Check the overlap between the headliner and quarter pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it. Service and Repair






15. Carefully reinstall the clips (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B). Make sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.






16. Reinstall the quarter pillar trim (A).
-1 If equipped with the premium sound system, reconnect the D-pillar speaker connector (B).
-2 If equipped with power tailgate, pass the power tailgate rod (C) through the slit (D) in the quarter pillar trim.
-3 Place the trim over the C-pillar/D-pillar (E), and fit its upper clips (F), and all of the other clips (G, H) into holes (I) in the body, then lightly push the trim into place.
-3 NOTE:
- Make sure the side curtain airbag isn't tucked down under the clips and ribs.

- Apply pressure to the areas of the trim on the upper clips until these clip fittings are felt. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.

- Make sure the upper clip portions of the trim don't come off the body by tugging on the trim.





17. With power tailgate: Fasten the pivot bracket (A) on the tailgate.

18. Reinstall all of the removed parts.