Upper B-Pillar Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing B-Pillar Upper Trim

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WARNING:

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

-- Remove the front belt end fitting. Refer to FRONT BELT END FITTING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Move seat belt height adjuster to the lowest position.

-- Position the Trim Removal Wedge 3409 at the bottom edge of the trim panel and unclip the upper B-pillar trim panel -2- from the B-pillar -A arrows-.

-- Versions with a vent: Disconnect the connector for the vent.

-- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel from the bracket on the body -arrow B- by moving the trim panel toward the inside and pulling it downward at the same time.

-- Guide the seat belt webbing and the belt tongue -1- out through the slide for the seat belt height adjuster -3- and then remove the B-pillar trim panel.