B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Omega Clip Tool: T40280

The following information describes the removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle as an example.

-- Free up the B-pillar upper trim panel -1- in the area of the inner door seal.

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-- Unclip the side of the B-pillar upper trim panel -1- in the -direction of arrow A- using a commercially available plastic wedge.

-- Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel -1- in the -direction of arrow B-.

-- Remove the front belt end fitting. Refer to Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing .

-- Guide out the seat belt webbing with front belt end fitting from the B-pillar upper trim panel.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Remove any clips remaining in the body using the Omega Clip Tool: T40280 and insert them into the B-pillar upper trim panel for installation.

-- Guide the front seat belt end fitting in through the B-pillar upper trim panel -1-.

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-- Position the B-pillar upper trim panel -1- at a slight diagonal angle and insert it in the -direction of arrow A-.

-- Tilt the B-pillar upper trim panel -1- in the -direction of arrow B- to secure it.

-- Make sure that the belt height adjuster works correctly.

-- Make sure that the upper B-pillar trim panel is in the inner door seal molding after installing.