Pillar and side trim, removing and installing: Notes

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Pry out interior light with a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Prying Out Interior Light Using Screwdriver
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Disconnect connectors.
Remove sun visor -1- and sun visor mount -2- screws (turn sun visor mount 90° to remove) and disconnect connector.

Fig 2: Removing Sun Visor And Sun Visor Mount Screws
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Remove windshield trim.