Interior Trim Removal/Installation - B-Pillar Lower Trim

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - B-Pillar Lower Trim

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program.

B-Pillar Lower Trim

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.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and the panels.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

1. Remove these items:
- Front door sill trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area

- Rear door sill trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area

- Front door opening trim, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area

- Rear door opening trim, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area

2. Slide the front seat forward fully.

3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
-1 Pull the upper portion of the trim back to release the upper hooks (B).
-2 Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of the trim back by hand.






4. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips (A) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:
- Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (B), and any damage to the area (C) that fits into the B-pillar upper trim

- Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (D)

- Replace the damaged part with a new one.

- Push the clips into place securely.