Removal Procedure
- Remove the lower front
seat belt bolt.
- Remove the cover located
in the center pillar upper trim finish panel to expose screw.
- Remove pillar upper trim finish panel screw.
- Remove the lower center pillar finish panel by pulling rearward.
- Remove the two screw located on the lower edge of the center pillar
upper trim finish panel.
- Remove the center pillar upper trim finish panel.
Installation Procedure
- Install the center pillar
upper trim finish panel.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the two
screws located on the lower edge of the center pillar upper trim finish panel.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the lower center pillar finish panel by align retainers
into holes and snap finish panel into place.
- Install the center pillar upper trim finish panel screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the screw cover located in the center pillar upper trim
finish panel.
- Install the lower front
seat belt and bolt to the center pillar.
Tighten
Tighten the lower front seat belt bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).