A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

Partially peel back the seaming welt.

Fig 1: Peeling Back Seaming Welt
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Grasp the shaded areas shown in the figure, and pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow while detaching clip A, clips B.

Fig 2: Pulling A-Pillar Trim
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Cut the lead wire connecting clip A and grommet using a nipper.

Fig 3: Cutting Lead Wire Connecting Clip A And Grommet Using Nipper
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Pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while detaching the guides.

Fig 4: Pulling A-Pillar Trim
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Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front pillar inner panel.

Fig 5: Moving Hook From Front Pillar Inner Panel Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
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Move the hook in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front pillar inner panel.

Fig 6: Moving Hook From Front Pillar Inner Panel Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
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Remove the grommet in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
When installing the A-pillar trim, install new clips B and grommet to the A-pillar trim in advance.
Install in the reverse order of removal.