B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim Removal and Installation (4-door)

B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim Removal and Installation

Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

1. Front Door Sill Trim - 4-Door





1. Remove the cap (A) from the front door sill trim (B).

2. Remove the opener lock cylinder (C).





3. Remove the screw (A).





4. Remove the front door sill trim (A).

2. Rear Door Sill Trim





1. While pushing down on the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handle (B) to release the hook (C).

2. While pulling up the seat cushion, remove the rear door sill trim (D).

3. Front and Rear Door Opening Seals as Needed

Front





Rear





1. Remove the front door opening seal (A) and the rear door opening seal (B) as needed.

4. B-Pillar Lower Trim





1. Slide the front seat forward fully.

2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).

5. Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Driver's Side





2-door

1. Remove the lower anchor cap (A).

2. Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).





4-door

1. Remove the anchor cover (A).





2. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

6. B-Pillar Upper Trim





1. Remove the bottom area of the B-pillar upper trim (A).





2. Remove the upper area of the B-pillar upper trim (A).





3. Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) out through the hole in the slider (B), then remove the B-pillar upper trim (C).

Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

1. B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim - Check

Trim inspection





Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster





1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim (A), the B-pillar lower trim (B), and all clips (C) 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 trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:

- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim or the upper hooks (D), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim, or any breakages in the part (E) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitening areas in the clip seating surfaces (F)

* If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
* Make sure the pin (G) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (H) and the hole (I) on the back of the slider are engaged when installing the B-pillar upper trim.

2. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check





Checking and Adjusting the Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap

To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying and damaging the pillar trim (A-pillar trim, B-pillar trim, C-pillar trim, quarter pillar trim), the overlap between the headliner and pillar trim must be less than 8 mm (0.31 in). To check the overlap, do this:

1. Install the headliner (A) and the pillar trim (B).





2. Apply masking tape (A) to the headliner (B) to mark the upper edge of the pillar trim (C).





3. Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap.

* If the overlap is less than 8 mm (0.31 in), remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.
* If the overlap is more than 8 mm (0.31 in), go to step 4.





4. Carefully trim the headliner with a utility knife, reducing the overlap to less than 8 mm (0.31 in).

5. Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

3. B-Pillar Upper Trim





1. Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) in through the hole in the slider (B).





2. Install the upper area of the B-pillar upper trim (A).





3. Install the bottom area of the B-pillar upper trim (A).

4. Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Driver's Side





2-door

1. Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the lower anchor bolt as shown.

NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor bolt before reinstallation.





2. Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

3. Install the anchor cover (B).





4-door

1. Install the lower anchor bolt (A).





2. Install the anchor cover (A).

5. B-Pillar Lower Trim





1. Install the B-pillar lower trim (A).

6. Front and Rear Door Opening Seals as Needed

Front





Rear





1. Install the front door opening seal (A) and the rear door opening seal (B).

7. Rear Door Sill Trim





1. While pulling up the rear seat cushion (A), install the rear door sill trim (B).

2. Push down the seat cushion, then install the hook (C) to the rear seat cushion clip (D).

8. Front Door Sill Trim - 4-Door





1. Install the front door sill trim (A).





2. Install the screw (A).





3. Install the opener lock cylinder (A).

4. Install the cap (B) to the front door sill trim (C).