A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

Replacement Part 

Clip (with grommet)

Quantity: 1

Location of use: A-pillar trim

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (With tweeter) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
   Fig 1: A-Pillar Trim And Seaming Belt

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3. Hold the shaded areas of the A-pillar trim shown in the figure, pull it in the direction of the arrow, and detach clips A and B.
   Fig 2: Detaching A-Pillar Trim Clips

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4. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and the grommet using a nipper.
   Fig 3: Cutting Lead Wire Connecting Clip And Grommet Using A Nipper

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5. Pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching the guides.
   Fig 4: Removing A-Pillar Trim

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6. Disconnect the tweeter connector. (With tweeter)
   NOTE:

   • When replacing the A-pillar trim, remove the tweeter. (See TWEETER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   • When replacing the A-pillar trim, remove the tweeter grille. (See SPEAKER GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow, and detach the hook.
   Fig 5: Detaching Hook Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver

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8. Insert the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, and while moving it in the direction of arrow (1) to detach the hook, pull the grommet in the direction of arrow (2) and remove it from the front pillar inner panel.
   Fig 6: Removing Grommet From Front Pillar Inner Panel

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   NOTE:

   • When installing the A-pillar trim, install a new clip B and grommet to the A-pillar trim in advance.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.