Rear 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 doing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
   • Hatch weatherstrip, as needed (see HATCH SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT ).
   • Rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA  ).
2. Hit the upper clip (A) in the rear pillar trim (B) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located under the point (C) where the triangle mark (D) on the edge of the trim indicates. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (E) on the pin (F) and pushes it into the grommet (G) on the body(H).
   NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the rear pillar trim is reinstalled.
   Fig 2: Hitting Upper Clip In Rear Pillar Trim With Rubber Mallet

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3. Pull back the top of the rear pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
   Fig 3: Pulling Back Top Of Rear Pillar Trim

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4. Remove the rear pillar trim (A).
   1. Pull out the trim by hand to detach the clips (B, C) from the holes in the body, and remove it from the headliner (D).
   2. Detach the hooks (E) from the center pillar trim (F).
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Pillar Trim, Clips, Headliner, Hooks And Center Pillar Trim

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5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the rear pillar trim, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
6. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, check the rear pillar trim (A) and note the following items:
   • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the rear pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
     • Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the rear pillar trim
     • Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B, C, D)
   • Replace the upper clip (E) with a new one after checking the overlap.
   • If the clips (F, G) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
     Fig 5: Checking Rear Pillar Trim

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7. Before installing the rear pillar trim (A), carefully remove the new upper clip (B).
   Fig 6: Installing Rear Pillar Trim

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8. Temporarily install the rear pillar trim (without the upper clip) to check the overlap between the headliner and the rear pillar trim. Remove the rear pillar trim and if necessary, adjust the overlap.
9. Carefully install the new upper clip (A) to the rear pillar trim (B). Make sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
   Fig 7: Installing Upper Clip To Rear Pillar Trim

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10. Place the rear pillar trim (A) over the rear pillar (B), and fit its upper clip (C) and the clips (D, E) into the holes (F) in the rear pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
    NOTE:

    • Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips and the trim ribs.
    • Do not push too hard on the rear pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
    • Gently tug on the rear pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.
      Fig 8: Placing Rear Pillar Trim Over Rear Pillar

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11. Reinstall the removed parts.