C-Pillar Trim Panel - 5-Door Hatchback

C-Pillar Trim Panel - 5-Door Hatchback

Upper and lower

1. Position the rear door opening weatherstrip aside.

2. Remove the rear seat cushion.

3. Remove the C-pillar lower trim panel pushpin.
- Lower the rear seat back as necessary for access to pushpin.






4. Remove the rear door scuff plate.

5. Gently pull the C-pillar lower trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the 4 C-pillar lower retaining clips.

6. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the C-pillar lower trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the C-pillar lower trim panel before installing.

Remove the C-pillar lower trim panel.


Upper

NOTE: The rear seat is removed for clarity.

7. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).






8. Remove the C-pillar upper trim panel.
- Pull the C-pillar upper trim panel toward the center of the vehicle to release the 5 C-pillar upper trim panel retaining clips.

- Route the shoulder safety belt through the C-pillar upper trim panel.


Upper and lower

9. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the C-pillar lower trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the C-pillar lower trim panel before installing.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- To install, align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the body.