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Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the LH middle A-Pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Release the clips that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the A-pillar.
    NOTE: Release the top clip first and work forward and down.
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  5. Release the LH upper A-pillar trim tether by twisting and pulling the tether hooks (x3) away from the LH upper A-pillar trim.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the LH upper A-pillar trim tether from the body side. If removed from the body side, the tether will have to be replaced.
    WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
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  6. Pull upwards to remove the LH upper A-pillar trim from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Remove any remaining LH upper A-pillar trim clips from the LH A-pillar, and if the LH upper A-pillar trim is to be later installed, remove all clips from the trim.
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