Installing C-pillar trim panel

Check 

• Check clip (1) on the C-pillar trim panel (2) for damage, replace if necessary.
• Check guides (3) for damage.

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Result 

The guide is damaged.

Measure

• Replace the C-pillar trim panel.

• Thread in C-pillar trim panel (1) in the guides (3) to the rear.
• Clip in the clip (2).

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• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  C-pillar trim panel on holder
  Oval-head screw M6	Tightening torque	3 Nm

• Clip in the cover (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .