Upper Inner Trim: Removal
CAUTION:
- Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Airbag system satellite safing sensor is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.
- Remove the left and right grille speaker sides. Refer to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>FRONT SPEAKER>REMOVAL>TWEETER .
- Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
- Pull the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR towards the center of the vehicle.
- Insert long-nose pliers into the top part of the trim, grip the tether clip with the pliers and twist 90° in that position.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pillar trim surface and curtain airbag module when inserting the pliers.
- Holding the tether clip twisted as in the previous step, remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR from the tether clip.
- Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
- Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the cover side sill - front INN, cover side sill - rear INN, and trim panel - center pillar LWR. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>LOWER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL .
- Remove the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
- Remove the cover through (a), and remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
- Remove the bolt on the lower side of the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
- Remove the clip by pulling the upper part of the trim toward you, and while lowering the entire trim, remove the trim panel - center pillar UPR.CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the trim panel - center pillar UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.