Center Pillar Trim Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the front door scuff trim and rear door scuff trim.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
The seat belt anchor pretensioner (A) be removed after pushing the lock pin (B) as arrow direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner And Lock Pin
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Pillar Lower Trim
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the center pillar upper trim (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Pillar Upper Trim
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.