D-Pillar Trim: Removal

Remove rear header trim cover. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/REAR HEADER TRIM - REMOVAL) .
Remove liftgate sill scuff plate. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE SILL SCUFF PLATE - REMOVAL) .
Remove bolt attaching second row seat belt lower anchor to quarter trim panel (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL) .
Remove upper trim panel from liftgate, if equipped with power liftgate. See Fig 1. (Refer to BODY/LIFTGATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect power liftgate link from ball head bracket, if equipped.
Remove two screw attaching upper D-pillar. See Fig 2.
Disengage locking tabs attaching trim to D-pillar.
Remove D-pillar trim panel from D-pillar.
Pass seat belt through slot in D-pillar trim panel.
Remove D-pillar trim from vehicle.
Remove attaching screw from D-pillar reinforcement molding and remove, if necessary. See Fig 3.

Fig 1: D-PILLAR LEFT TRIM PANEL WITH POWER LIFTGATE

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - POWER LIFTGATE LINK

2 - BODY SIDE

3 - LOCATOR PINS

4 - SEAT BELT

5 - ATTACHING SCREWS

6 - D-PILLAR UPPER TRIM MOLDING

7 - 4-WAY LOCATOR PIN

Fig 2: D-PILLAR UPPER TRIM MOLDING

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LOCATING PINS

2 - 4-WAY LOCATING PIN

3 - ATTACHING SCREWS

4 - D-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL

5 - SEAT BELT SLOT IN MOLDING

6 - D-PILLAR

Fig 3: D-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT MOLDING

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - D-PILLAR

2 - ATTACHING SCREW

3 - D-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT

4 - PLASTIC NUT