Upper A-pillar trim, assembly overview (Vehicles with side curtain protection): Installing

CAUTION: For safety reasons, steel clips - 1  - and - 3  - must be replaced after each removal and installation of A-pillar trim.

• Slide steel clip - 1  - in - direction of arrow A  - into first catch - 2  - of A-pillar trim.
• Insert steel clip - 3  - into mount.

Fig 1: Installing Steel Clips Into Catch Of A-Pillar

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• Slide steel clip - 1  - in - direction of arrow B  - up to second catch - 4  -.

NOTE:

• The upper section of trim panel must be fixed with steel clip - 4  - , until it engages audibly.
• Before installing trim, check clips - 3  - for damage and replace if necessary.

• Clip trim - 1  - to A-pillar - 2  -.

• Insert door seal.

Fig 2: Installing Trim To A-Pillar

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