A-Pillar 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 -arrow A- and disengage at the A-pillar upper trim panel -arrow B-.

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

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

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-- Detach the A-pillar trim panel using the Trim Removal Wedge :3409 up to the first retainer -arrows-.

-- To disengage the trim panel from the retaining pin on the A-pillar, remove the clip with the hook -1- using a flat-head screwdriver.

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-- Place the flat-head screwdriver at the position shown on the clip.

-- Push the clip downward with the flat-head screwdriver into the trim panel -arrow-. This will move the pin head -2- out of the clip hooks.

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

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-- Equipped on some models: disconnect the connector for the treble speaker.