C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the rear sill panel. Refer to REAR SILL PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Free up the C-pillar trim panel -1- near the door seal, disengage it from the front of the C-pillar and unclip it from the C-pillar using the :80-200 -A arrows-.
-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel from the mount on the body -arrow B- by moving the trim panel inward and pulling it downward at the same time.
-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel with the seat belt webbing still threaded through it.
- To replace the C-pillar trim panel, remove the rear belt end fitting. Refer to REAR OUTER BELT END FITTING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .