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Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove And Replace) .
  2. Remove the LH and RH side bolster trims. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove and discard the lower bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row seat belt retractor to the vehicle.

    40 N.m (29.5 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 15 mm socket
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  5. Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the down position.
    CAUTION: If seat cushion is not present, protect the seat as required.
  6. Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  7. Remove the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  8. Release the clips (x7) that attach the LH upper C-pillar trim to the C-pillar, and then feed the seat belt through the trim to remove it from the vehicle.
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