B-pillar trim, removing and installing

NOTE: The following list refers to Fig 1.

Phillips-head screw
- 0.5 Nm (4 in.lb.)
- 2 parts
Three-point seat belt
Upper B-pillar trim
- Removing:
  - Remove B-pillar lower trim -4-.
  - Remove front handle and coat hook. See COAT HOOK, REMOVING .
  - Unclip upper A-pillar trim at rear area.
  - Remove seat belt from seat. See appropriate Air Bag Restraint Systems article in Restraints.
  - Remove Phillips-head screw -1- and -7-.
  - Remove three-point seat belt -2- from B-pillar trim.
- Installing:
  - Trim, B-pillar with height adjustment -8- together, as shown in Fig.
    NOTE: Button for manual belt height adjustment must not be pressed during assembly.
  - Trim, B-pillar hooked on B-pillar from the front and back (2 each).
  NOTE:
  - Manual belt height adjustment must be heard locking in all 5 positions.
  - Button must return to upper position after activation.
B-pillar lower trim
- Removing:
  - Unclip front sill plate. See SILL MOLDING INTERIOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  - Unclip C-pillar trim at transition to B-pillar trim.
  - Remove clips -5-.
  - Raise trim slightly, disconnect connector.
  - Remove trim from below.
Clip
- 2 parts
B-pillar
Phillips-head screw
- 0.5 Nm (4 in.lb.)
- 3 parts
Height adjuster

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Trim Components

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