A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow All Safety Precautions When Working With Pyrotechnic Components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

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

-- Unclip the gap cover -1- from the lower A-pillar using the :3409 -arrow- and remove it downward from the top of the A-pillar trim panel -2-.

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

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NOTE:

The Clamps With Hooks On The Trim Be Detached Only Up The First Catch.

-- Carefully loosen the upper A-pillar trim -2- beginning from above with the :80-200 until the catches loosen -arrow B-.

-- Pull the trim up -arrow C- to disengage the clamps. The clamps will slide out of the guide on the trim.

-- Pull the upper A-pillar trim out of the instrument panel and remove it.