A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Unclipping Lower Gap Cover -1- From A-Pillar Using A Trim Removal Wedge 3409 -Arrow-

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-- 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 Trim Removal Wedge 3409 -arrow- and remove it downward from the top of the A-pillar trim panel -2-.

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 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 Pry Lever 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.