Center Pillar Trim Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the front door scuff trim and rear door scuff trim.
To remove the seat belt anchor pretensioner (C), keep on pushing the lock pins (A) as arrow direction.
And then remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).

Fig 1: Removing Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner
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Remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

Fig 2: Removing Center Pillar Lower Trim
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center pillar upper trim (A).

Fig 3: Removing Center Pillar Upper Trim
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.