C-Pillar Trim: Removal: Removal-Upper-Sedan
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle. See REMOVAL .
- Remove the lower trim from the inside of the C-pillar. See REMOVAL .
- Remove the screw that secures the outboard rear seat belt lower anchor to the quarter inner panel.
- Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the upper edge of the upper C-pillar trim (3) away from the quarter inner panel (1) far enough to disengage the upper spring clip retainers that secure the trim to the slots in the quarter inner panel and (if equipped) the curtain airbag support.
- Rotate the upper edge of the upper C-pillar trim downward to disengage the locator pin (2) on the back of the panel from the locator hole in the quarter inner panel.
- Pull the outboard rear seat belt webbing and lower anchor through the slot in the upper C-pillar trim.
- Carefully pry the lower edge of the upper C-pillar trim away from the quarter inner panel far enough to disengage the lower spring clip retainers that secure the trim to the slots in the quarter inner panel and remove the trim from the vehicle.