Upper Inner Trim: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the trim panel assembly A pillar.
1. Pull the trim panel assembly A pillar towards the center of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the tether clip B in the arrow direction to disengage the clip.
3. Rotate the trim panel assembly A pillar in the arrow direction.
4. Release the hook at the end of the tether clip A, and remove the trim panel assembly A pillar.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not use any tool when releasing the hook at the end of the trim panel assembly A pillar.
  - Be careful not to damage the trim panel assembly A pillar surface and curtain airbag module.
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Remove the cover bolt rear outside second. Ref. to SEATS>SECOND SEAT>REMOVAL .
Remove the cover side sill front RR, the cover side sill rear UPR, and the trim panel assembly B pillar LWR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>LOWER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL .
Remove the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR.
1. Remove the cover through, and remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
2. Remove the bolt on the lower side of the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR.
3. Remove the clip by pulling the upper part of the trim toward you, and while lowering the entire trim, remove the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
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