A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

Replacement part 

1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

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2. Grasp the shaded areas shown in the figure, and pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow while detaching clips A and clip B.

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3. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and the grommet using a nipper.

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4. Pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow and remove the A-pillar trim while detaching the guides.

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5. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow, and then detach the hook.

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6. 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.

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7. Remove the grommet in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
8. When installing the A-pillar trim, install new clip B and grommet to the A-pillar trim in advance.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.