Applique - B-Pillar - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Open the LH rear door and lower the LH rear window.
- Put the vehicle in Service Mode via touchscreen. See SERVICE MODE ENABLE AND DISABLE .
- Release the clips (x2) and tabs (x2) that attach the B-pillar applique cover.NOTE: Use a plastic trim tool to release the upper clips, and then slide downwards to release from the bottom tabs securing B-pillar applique.
- Release the door seals from the B-pillar applique.NOTE: Use a plastic trim tool to release the seals.
- Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the B-pillar applique to the body.
4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Pull down to release the B-pillar applique from the upper clips.CAUTION: Camera electrical harness does not have much slack.
- Perform one of the following:
- Vehicles with HW3: Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) by holding the B-pillar applique away from the body, and then remove the B-pillar applique from the vehicle.
- Vehicles with HW4:
- Pull the red locking tab outwards.
- Release the connector.
- Hold the LH applique away from the body.
- Carefully disconnect the camera electrical connectors, and then remove the B-pillar applique.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
Figure 1. HW3
Figure 2. HW3
Figure 3. HW4
Figure 4. HW4
- 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)