C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

Replacement part

Clip D
Quantity: 1
Location use: C-pillar trim

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
Remove the trunk side upper trim. (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the seaming welt.

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Partially peel back the weatherstrip.
Disconnect the connector. (with Bose®)
Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching clip A, clips B, clips C and clips D.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

When replacing the C-pillar trim, remove the rear side speaker. (See REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When replacing the C-pillar trim, remove the rear speaker grille. (See SPEAKER GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)