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

• Remove door inner seal - 1  - in area of A-pillar trim.
• Position release tool T10078 at transition from molded headliner to A-pillar trim.
• Distance from windshield to center of tool must be approx. 22 mm ( - dimension a  - ).
• Slide release tool T10078 between molded headliner and A-pillar trim until it engages audibly - arrow A  -.

• Pull tool back - arrow B  - , thereby removing lower part of steel clip - 2  -.

Fig 1: Slide Release Tool T10078 Between Molded Headliner And A-Pillar Trim

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• Unclip trim - 1  - , starting at top, from A-pillar - 2  - and remove.

NOTE:

• Check clips - 3  - for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Steel Clip Removed From A-Pillar

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• Disengage locking mechanism of steel clip - 1  - by forcefully pushing together using standard pliers.
• Remove steel clip - 1  - from A-pillar - 2  -.

NOTE:

• It is not possible to remove steel clip - 1  - without destroying it.

Fig 3: Removing Steel Clip From A-Pillar

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