A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing
Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
-- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Unclip the A-pillar gap cover -1- using the Trim Removal Wedge :3409 -arrows- and remove.
-- Pry out the expanding cap -1- with the "airbag" symbol with a screwdriver -arrow A-.
-- Carefully loosen the A-pillar upper trim panel -2- starting at the top using a Pry Lever :80-200 up to the first retainer -arrow B-.
-- Pull the trim up -arrow C- to disengage the clamps with the hooks. The clamps will slide out of the mounting point on the body.
-- Pull the upper A-pillar trim out of the instrument panel and remove it.