Removing and Installing C-Pillar Trim

Removing And Installing C-Pillar Trim

Technical values







Preliminary work

1. Remove rear side trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing rear side trim panel.
2. Remove rear roof trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing rear roof trim panel.

Loosening seat belt and fitting

1. Lever off cap -1- with a screwdriver -arrow-.







2. Unscrew fastening screw -2-. Remove washer -3-, seat belt mount -4- and spacer sleeve -5-.

Removing C-pillar trim

Removing C-pillar trim panel







1. Pull C-pillar trim panel -1- inwards.







2. Thread seat belt with mounting component -2- through the C-pillar trim panel -Arrow A-.
3. Remove C-pillar trim panel -1-.

Installing C-pillar trim

Installing C-pillar trim panel







1. Check sheetmetal clips -3-, replacing if necessary.







2. Thread seat belt with mounting component -2- through the C-pillar trim panel -1- -Arrow A-.
3. Position C-pillar trim panel -1- on the C-pillar and clip in.

Subsequent work

Securing seat belt and fitting

INFORMATION: Ensure that belt strap can run properly.

1. Secure fastening screw -2-, washer -3-, seat belt with fitting -4- and spacer sleeve -5- on the body. Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)±10 %







2. Press cap -1- onto the fastening screw -2- (-arrow-).

Subsequent work

1. Install rear roof trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing rear roof trim panel.
2. Install rear side trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing rear side trim panel.