Removing and Installing Lower Part of B-Pillar Trim Panel

Removing And Installing Lower Part Of B-pillar Trim Panel

Technical values

Preliminary work

1. Remove upper part of B-pillar trim panel.
2. Remove air vent at B-pillar.
3. Remove front part of inner door sill trim.

Removing lower part of B-pillar trim panel

INFORMATION: To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

1. Detach mounting for armrest extension.
1.1. Lever out cover -1- for armrest extension.
1.2. Unscrew fastening screw -2- .

2. Remove armrest extension -3- .

3. Unscrew fastening screw -4- for ventilation duct.

4. Detach rear part of door sill trim at the front edge.
4.1. Unclip inner locking lug -A- .
4.2. Loosen the three front clips on the door sill trim -B- .

5. Detach lower part of B-pillar trim panel.
5.1. Lift up the rear section of the door sill trim.
5.2. Swivel lower part of B-pillar trim panel down -A- and unclip it -B- .

Installing lower part of B-pillar trim panel

INFORMATION:
- Check that all the fastening clips are positioned fully and correctly.
- Check that all the fastening clips are not bent or broken.
- Check that all the fastening clips are not bent or broken.

1. Lift up the rear section of the door sill trim.

2. Clip in lower part of B-pillar trim panel.

3. Swivel B-pillar trim panel into place and clip it in.

4. Screw in fastening screw -1-
- Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.) for ventilation duct.

5. Position the armrest extension -2- and align the door trim panel with the armrest contour.

6. Secure armrest extension.
6.1. Screw in fastening screw -3-
- Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.).

6.2. Fit cap -4- .

7. Clip in rear section of the door sill trim.

Subsequent work

1. Install air vent at B-pillar.
2. Install front part of inner door sill trim.
3. Install upper part of B-pillar trim panel.