B-Pillar Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .
Note the additional safety precautions when working on the side curtain airbag. Refer to HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAG ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Do not clamp the head curtain airbag when installing upper A-pillar trim -1-.

-- Position driver or front passenger seat as far forward as possible using fore and aft adjustment.

-- Remove outer seat belt anchorage point (on front seat). Refer to BELT ANCHOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with Vents in the B-Pillar Trim

-- Carefully unclip the vent from the B-pillar trim starting at the upper side facing the headliner. Press spring clip when doing so.

-- Then remove the vent from the B-pillar trim.

Procedure for All Vehicles

-- Unclip the B-pillar trim from the sill panel and body beginning at lower area using the Trim Removal Wedge3409.

-- Remove the B-pillar trim from the headliner and the front belt guide.

-- Thread the belt webbing out of the B-pillar trim.

NOTE:

The "airbag" sign on the B-pillar trim is welded on and cannot be removed.