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

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Fig 1: Removing B-Pillar Trim

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-- If equipped, release the B-pillar vent -1- with a small screwdriver at the upper clip in the direction of -arrow-.

-- Remove the vent from the B-pillar trim panel while releasing and disconnecting the connector.

-- Move the seat belt height adjuster -2- to the lowest position.

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-- Free up the B-pillar trim panel -1- near the door seals, disengage at the side of the B-pillar and unclip it from the bracket in direction of -A arrows-.

-- Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel from the mount on the body in direction of -arrow B- by tilting the trim panel inward and pulling it downward at the same time.

-- Remove the B-pillar trim panel with the seat belt webbing still threaded through.

To replace the B-pillar upper trim panel, remove the front belt end fitting. Refer to FRONT BELT END FITTING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Bracket, Removing

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-- If equipped, disengage the air duct at the B-pillar and push slightly to the side together with the seat belt webbing.

-- Release the catch -1- using a screwdriver, and pull the bracket -2- for the B-pillar trim panel upward out of the mounts in the direction of -arrow-.