Applique - B-Pillar - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Put the vehicle in Service Mode via touchscreen. See Service Mode (Enable and Disable).
- Open the LH rear door.
- Release the tabs (x4) to partially remove the LH B-pillar applique seal from the perimeter.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
- Pull back the lower seal on the LH B-pillar applique, and then remove the screws (x2) that attach the applique to the vehicle.
3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Release the retaining clip that attaches the LH B-Pillar applique to the body.NOTE: The clip is located about 80 mm below camera lens opening.
Tip: Slide a plastic pry tool behind the applique seal and twist to release the clip.
- Pull the LH B-pillar applique downward to release the upper tab, and then pull the applique away from the body.CAUTION: Use caution as the camera harness is still connected and does not have much slack.
Figure 1. HW3
Figure 2. HW4
- Release the locking tabs, and then disconnect the LH B-Pillar camera electrical connectors (x2).
Tip: Hold the applique away from body to gain better access to the camera connectors.
Figure 3. HW3
- Remove the LH B-Pillar applique from the vehicle.NOTE: Pull the B-pillar applique seal away from the applique to release it. Start at the top and work around the applique.
- For newer vehicles with HW4 only -
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the camera to the B-pillar applique.NOTE: Remove the camera bolts, and then wiggle the camera to clear the O-ring from the B-pillar applique.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- TP8 - Mini ratchet bit set (1450424-00-A)