Put a shop towel (A) in the opening between the A-pillar trim (B) and the dashboard to prevent the A-pillar clips from falling.
4.
Remove the A-pillar trim (A).
NOTE: The upper clip (B, C) will stay in the body.
5.
Remove the upper clip (A).
2.
A-Pillar Trim - Check
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim (A) and all the clips on the trim with new parts.
2.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim and note the following items:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim.
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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B).
After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the A-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (C) with a new one.
If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the trim ribs.
Do not push too hard on the A-pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
Gently tug on the A-pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened
3.
All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Remove the front and the rear door opening seals (A, B) as needed
2.
Hit the upper clip (C) in the B-pillar upper trim (D) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (E) on the pin (F), and pushes it into the grommet (G) on the body (H).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the B-pillar trim is reinstalled.
6.
B-pillar Upper/Lower Trim - Check
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim (A), the B-pillar lower trim (B), and all clips on the trim with new parts.
2.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the B-pillar upper/lower trim and note the following items:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the B-pillar upper/lower trims and replace them with new ones if they have any of the following damage:
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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim, or any breakages in the hooks (C) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim.
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Any cracks or stress-whitening areas in the clip seating surface (D).
After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the B-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (E) with a new one.
If the clip (F) is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.
7.
All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Remove the rear door opening seal (A) and the tailgate weatherstrip (B) as needed.
2.
Hit the upper clip (C) in the quarter pillar trim (D) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (E) on the pin (F), and pushes it into the grommet (G) on the body (H).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.
3.
Pull back the quarter pillar trim.
4.
Pass the second row seat belt lower anchor (J) through the hole in the quarter pillar trim.
5.
Quarter Pillar Trim - Check
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.
2.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the quarter pillar trim and note the following items:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the quarter pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the quarter pillar trim.
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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B).
If the clips (C) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the quarter pillar trim, replace the upper clip (D) with a new ones.
Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the trim ribs.
Gently tug on the quarter pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.
6.
All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
