A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing A-Pillar Gap Cover

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-- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the gap cover -1- from the A-pillar trim and the sill trim -arrow-.

-- Remove the gap cover upward from the clips on the A-pillar.

Fig 2: Prying Out Expanding Cap -1- With "Airbag" Symbol About 5 mm With A Screwdriver -Arrow A-

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Pry out the expanding cap -1- with the "airbag" symbol about 5 mm with a screwdriver -arrow A-.

NOTE:

The trim be removed from the A-pillar in direction of -arrow B- in different way depending on which clips are installed in the vehicle, refer to Figure.

If clips with a hook are installed, the trim needs to be pulled just a few millimeters until the hooks engage.

-- Carefully unclip the A-pillar trim -2- beginning at the top using a Pry Lever 80-200 -arrow B-.

-- Push the A-pillar trim upward and remove it -arrow C-.

NOTE:

Depending on the date of manufacture, the clip slides out of the guide on the trim when it is pulled upward.