Upper Inner Trim: Removal

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Pull the upper part of the front pillar upper trim towards the center of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Pulling Upper Part Of Front Pillar Upper Trim Towards Center Of Vehicle
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Insert long-nose pliers into the top part of the trim, grip the clip with the pliers and twist 90° in that position.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pillar trim surface and curtain airbag module when inserting the pliers.

Fig 2: Inserting Long-Nose Pliers Into Top Part Of Trim
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Holding the clip twisted as in the previous step, remove the front pillar upper trim from the clip.

Fig 3: Removing Front Pillar Upper Trim From Clip
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Remove the clip and the front pillar upper trim.

Fig 4: Clip And Front Pillar Upper Trim
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Remove the front inside scuff plate, rear inside scuff plate and center pillar lower trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
Remove the shoulder anchor.

Fig 5: Anchor Bolt Cover And Shoulder Anchor Bolt
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1. Remove anchor bolt cover (A).
2. Loosen the shoulder anchor bolt (B), and then detach the shoulder anchor from center pillar.
Remove the cap (B) on the upper side of the pillar trim, and remove the bolt.

Fig 6: Removing Cap On Upper Side Of Pillar Trim
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NOTE: Remove molding (A), and remove the cap from the backside of the pillar trim being careful not to damage the trim.
Pull the upper trim clip part of the center pillar towards yourself along with the entire lower trim.

Fig 7: Pulling Upper Trim Clip Part Of Center Pillar Towards Yourself Along With Entire Lower Trim
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Spread the lower trim tab outward to disengage and pull the upper trim to remove.

Fig 8: Spreading Lower Trim Tab Outward To Disengage
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