B-pillar Trim

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
   • Front door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS  )
   • Rear door sill trim (see step  4 )
   • Front seat belt lower anchor bolt (see step 4 on FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT )
2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
   • 1 Pull both upper edges of the trim outward to detach the clips.
   • 2 While pulling both edges of the trim outward, pull out the trim.
     Fig 1: Removing B-Pillar Lower Trim

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3. Remove the grab handle (A).
   • 1 Using a trim tool, remove the caps (B).
   • 2 Remove the screws.
     Fig 2: Removing Grab Handle

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4. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor bolt (see step 7 on FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ).
5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
   • 1 Pull out the front door opening trim (B) and rear door opening trim (C) as needed.
   • 2 Pull the bottom of the trim back to detach the lower clip (D).
   • 3 Pull the top of the trim out to detach the clip (E).
   • 4 Lower the trim to release the upper two hooks (F) from the body, and disengage the top of the trim from the edge of the headliner (G).
     Fig 3: Removing B-Pillar Upper Trim

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6. Remove the bolts, then remove the grab handle bracket (A).
   Fig 4: Removing Grab Handle Bracket With Torque Specifications

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7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Replace the clips with new ones.
   • If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim with a new one.
   • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect removed pieces and replace them if they have any of these types of damage:
     • Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitenings in the B-pillar upper trim (A)
     • Any cracks, or stress-whitenings in the clip seating surfaces (B)
     • Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (C), and any breakages in the part (D) that fits into the B-pillar upper trim
     • Any damages around the grab handle holes (E) in the B-pillar upper trim
     • Any deformations in the grab handle (F)
     • Any deformations in the grab handle bracket (G)
   • Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP ).
   • Make sure the trim hooks are installed into the holes in the body securely.
   • Push the clips into place securely.
   • Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the front seat belt upper and lower anchor bolts before installation.
   • Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
     Fig 5: Identifying Clip Seating Surfaces

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     Fig 6: Identifying Grab Handle And Grab Handle Bracket

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