C-Pillar Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- The wheel housing trim and belt anchor/seat belt of the C-pillar must be removed from the C-pillar. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER OVERVIEW .

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:

To remove belt anchor screw on vehicles with fixed second row, remove the corresponding 2nd row seat.

Vehicles with Vents in the C-Pillar Trim

-- Carefully unclip vent -1- from the C-pillar trim starting at the upper side facing the headliner. Press spring clip -2- when doing so.

Fig 1: Carefully Unclip Vent -1- From The C-Pillar Trim

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-- Then remove the vent from C-pillar trim -3-.

Procedure for All Vehicles

-- Unclip cover cap -5- with Airbag symbol and remove screw -4-.

NOTE:

The cover cap hangs from the C-pillar trim and cannot be removed.

-- Then remove second screw -7-.

-- Remove the C-pillar trim from the mounts in the body and guide seat belt -6- through the trim opening.