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; 888-424-6857
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:
- If the side airbags and/or side curtain airbags have deployed, the affected pillar area trim and attachment clips must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment. Service and Repair
- 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 removing 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).
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 any damaged part with a new one.
- Push the clips into place securely.
