C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the side trim panel. Refer to SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry off the coat hook -1- with a screwdriver in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolt -2- underneath.

-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel -1- from the C-pillar in direction of -A and B arrows- using the : 80-200 .

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-- Pull the C-pillar trim panel downward in direction of -arrow C- out of the headliner and remove it.

NOTE:

To replace the C-pillar trim panel remove the rear belt end fitting. Refer to REAR OUTER BELT END FITTING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .