Center Pillar Trim Replacement

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to without marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the following parts first:
1. Front Door Scuff Trim
  (Refer to: BD procedure - "INTERIOR TRIM ").
2. Rear Door Scuff Trim [RH]
  (Refer to: BD procedure - "INTERIOR TRIM ").
Disconnect the Battery Negative Cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
The Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner (A) can be removed after pushing the Lock Pin (B) as arrow directed.
[LH]

Fig 1: Pushing Lock Pin (LH) (1 Of 2)
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[RH]

Fig 2: Pushing Lock Pin (RH) (2 Of 2)
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the Center Pillar Lower Trim (A).
[LH]

Fig 3: Center Pillar Lower Trim (LH) (1 Of 2)
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[RH]

Fig 4: Center Pillar Lower Trim (RH) (2 Of 2)
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Cover (A).
[LH]

Fig 5: Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Cover (LH) (1 Of 2)
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[RH]

Fig 6: Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Cover (RH) (2 Of 2)
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After loosening the Mounting Bolt, remove the Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor (A).
[LH]

Tightening Torque:

39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Mounting Bolt (LH) (1 Of 2)
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[RH]

Tightening Torque:

39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Mounting Bolt (RH) (2 Of 2)
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After loosening the Mounting Bolt, remove the Center Pillar Upper Trim (A).
[LH]

Fig 9: Loosening Center Pillar Upper Trim Mounting Bolt (LH) (1 Of 2)
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[RH]

Fig 10: Loosening Center Pillar Upper Trim Mounting Bolt (RH) (2 Of 2)
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.