A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

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Partially peel back the seaming welt.
Detach clips A using a fastener remover.
Pull the A-pillar trim and detach clip B (1).
Pull the A-pillar trim upward and remove clip B from the A-pillar trim (2).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing A-Pillar Trim
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Pull clip B out and rotate it45°.
Remove clip B from the grommet by pulling it upward.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Removing Clip B From Grommet
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