Pull out the A-pillar trim (B) to release the clips (C, D).
3.
Put a shop towel (A) in the opening between the A-pillar trim (B) and the dashboard to prevent dropping the A-pillar clips.
4.
Remove the A-pillar trim (A).
NOTE: The upper clip (B) 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 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.
Detach the front and the rear door opening seals (A) as needed.
2.
Remove the B-pillar upper trim (B).
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 trims 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 upper trim or the upper hooks (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim.
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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim, or any breakages in the hooks (D) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim.
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Any cracks or stress-whitening areas in the clip seating surface (E).
If the clips (F) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Detach the rear door opening seal (A) and the tailgate weatherstrip (B) as needed.
2.
Tap the 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 clip C must be replaced with a new one when the quarter pillar trim is reinstalled.
3.
Pull out the quarter pillar trim.
4.
Pass the rear seat belt lower anchor (J) out through the hole in the quarter pillar trim.
5.
Remove the quarter pillar trim.
3.
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 clip (D) with a new one.
