Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Fig 1: Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the front seat belt anchor plate tensioner fastener. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front . Move the seat to the full forward position.
1	Center Pillar Upper Assist Handle Fastener (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Use a small flat bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the fasteners. Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Assembly Procedure When replacing the center pillar upper trim panel, feed the seat belt through the panel.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the front seat belt anchor plate tensioner fastener. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front .
Move the seat to the full forward position.

Center Pillar Upper Assist Handle Fastener (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Procedure
Use a small flat bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the fasteners.
Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Assembly
Procedure
When replacing the center pillar upper trim panel, feed the seat belt through the panel.