Removing and Installing A-Pillar Trim

Removing And Installing A-Pillar Trim

Preliminary work

1. Loosen upper B-pillar trim panel and pull slightly inwards. Refer to Removing and installing B-pillar trim panel.

Preliminary work

1. Move convertible top to service position. Refer to Convertible top service position

INFORMATION: Only for vehicles with hardtop.

2. Remove hardtop. Refer to Removing and installing hardtop.
3. Remove sun visor. Refer to Removing and installing sun visor.

Removing A-pillar trim







1. Pull the A-pillar trim -1- inwards along the roof frame and windscreen frame -arrow-.







Installing A-pillar trim

Installing A-pillar trim panel







1. Check sheetmetal clips -2-, replacing if necessary.







INFORMATION: Ensure that deformation element is seated correctly before installation.


2. Insert the A-pillar trim panel -1- at side of windscreen frame (transition to dashboard) and clip it in along the roof frame.

Subsequent work

1. Fasten upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing B-pillar trim panel.