Interior Trim Removal/Installation - B-Pillar Upper Trim

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - B-Pillar Upper Trim

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; 888-424-6857

B-Pillar Upper 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 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. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor. Front Seat Belt Replacement

3. Pull the upper portion of the B-pillar lower trim (A) back to release the upper hooks (B).






4. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
-1 Pull the bottom of the trim back by hand to detach the lower hooks (B).
Detach the upper clip by pulling the top of the trim.
-3 Pull the trim down to release the upper hook (C) from the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket.
Pass the front seat belt (D) lower anchor out through a hole in the slider (E).






5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).






6. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clip (A) is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.

- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim with a new one.

- 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 upper trim (B) and the upper hook (C), and any stress-whitenings in the upper part of the trim

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

- Replace any damaged parts with new ones.

- Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly. Service and Repair

- Make sure the pin (E) on the front seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster (F) and the hole (G) on the back of the slider are engaged when installing the B-pillar upper trim.

- Make sure the trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.

- Push the clip and the hooks into place securely.

- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.





Slider engagement with shoulder anchor adjuster