A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Unclip the A-pillar gap cover -1- using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409  in the direction of -arrow A- and disengage at the A-pillar upper trim panel in the direction of -arrow B-.

-- Free up the A-pillar trim panel -1- near the door seal.

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-- Use the Trim Removal Wedge:3409  to detach the A-pillar trim panel up to the first retainer in the direction of -arrow-.

-- To disengage the trim panel from the retaining pin on the A-pillar, remove the clip with the hook -1- in the removal position.

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-- To do so, position scraper no. 1 or a flat-head screwdriver as shown on the clips.

-- Press the clip downward into the trim panel in the direction of -arrow- ; this allows the pin head -2- to slide out of the clip hook.

-- Carefully remove the trim panel -1- upward out of the instrument panel in the direction of -arrow-.

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