Interior Trim Removal/Installation - A-Pillar Trim
Interior Trim Removal/Installation - A-Pillar Trim
Special Tools Required
- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program
A-Pillar 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:
- Follow the A-pillar trim installation procedure carefully; improper installation could cause the side curtain airbags to deploy improperly and possibly cause injury.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Take care not to scratch the trim or the panels.
- The upper clip (A) in the trim (B) consists of a resin grommet (C) and a metal pin (D). The grommet expands when the pin secures it to the body panel (E). The projections (F) on the pin break during removal, so the upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the trim is reinstalled.
1. Pull the front door opening seal away from the A-pillar as needed. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area
2. Hit the upper clip (A) in the A-pillar trim (B) with a rubber mallet. The clip is located under the point where the triangle mark (C) on the edge of the trim indicates. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (D) on the pin (E) and pushes it into the grommet (F) on the body (G).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.
3. Pull back the top of the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Pull out the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clip. Pull up the trim from the dashboard (B), then remove the trim.
5. If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the A-pillar trim with a new one. Service and Repair
6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim (A) 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 these types of damage:
- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (B)
- Replace the upper clip (C) with a new one.
- If the clip (D) is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.
7. Temporarily install the A-pillar trim (without the upper clip) to check the overlap between the trim and the headliner. Service and Repair Remove the trim, and if necessary, adjust the overlap.
8. Carefully install a new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to the top of the pin (D) as shown.
9. Reinstall the A-pillar trim (A).
-1 Insert the bottom of the trim into the dashboard (B).
Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit its upper clip (D), the lower clip, and the pin (E) into the holes (F) in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into place.
-2 NOTE:
Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked down under the clips or the trim ribs.
Apply pressure to the areas of the trim on the upper clip until these clip fittings are felt. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
Make sure the upper clip areas of the trim does not come off the body by tugging on the trim.
10. Reinstall the door opening seal.
