Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
If 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.

A-Pillar Trim

1. A-Pillar Trim - Remove

2. A-Pillar Trim - Check
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.
2.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim and note the following items:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the A-pillar trim
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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surface (B)
If the clip (C) is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.

3. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and check and adjust the headliner/pillar trim overlap.
NOTE:
Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clip or the trim ribs.
Do not push too hard on the trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
Gently tug on the trim to verify that the clip is securely fastened.

B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim (4-door)

4. B-Pillar Lower Trim - Remove

6. B-Pillar Upper Trim - Remove

'16 Model

Except '16 Model

7. Coat Hook - Remove

8. B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim - Check

'16 Model

Except '16 Model
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim (A), the B-pillar lower trim (B) on the trim with new parts.
2.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the B-pillar upper/lower trim and note the following items:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim or the upper hooks (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim, or any breakages in the hooks (D) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim
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Any cracks or stress-whitening areas in the clip seating surfaces (E)
If the clips (F) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

9. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and check and adjust the headliner/pillar trim overlap.
NOTE:
Do not push too hard on the trim. If you push too hard, the clips will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
Gently tug on the trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim (5-door)

4. B-Pillar Lower Trim - Remove

6. B-Pillar Upper Trim - Remove

1.
Hit the upper clip (A) in the B-pillar upper trim (B) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D), and pushes it into the grommet (E) on the body (F).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the B-pillar upper trim is reinstalled.
2.
Pull back the top of the B-pillar upper trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).

7. Coat Hook - Remove

8. B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim - Check
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim (A), the B-pillar lower trim (B) on the trim with new parts.
2.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the B-pillar upper/lower trim and note the following items:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim or the upper hooks (C), or any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim
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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim, or any breakages in the hooks (D) fitted with the B-pillar upper trim
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Any cracks or stress-whitening areas in the clip seating surfaces (E)
If the clips (F) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the B-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (G) with a new one.

9. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and check and adjust the headliner/pillar trim overlap.
NOTE:
Do not push too hard on the trim. If you push too hard, the clips will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
Gently tug on the trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

C-Pillar Trim/C-Pillar Lower Trim (4-door)

1. C-Pillar Trim - Remove
1.
Hit the upper clip (A) in the C-pillar trim (B) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D), and pushes it into the grommet (E) on the body (F).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.
2.
Pull back the top of the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body.
3.
Remove the C-pillar trim (A).

3. C-Pillar Lower Trim - Remove

4. C-Pillar Trim - Check
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.
2.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the C-pillar trim and note the following items:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the C-pillar trim
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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)
After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the C-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (C) with a new one.
If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

5. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and check and adjust the headliner/pillar trim overlap.
NOTE:
Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the trim ribs.
Do not push too hard on the trim. If you push too hard, the clips will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
Gently tug on the trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

C-Pillar Trim (5-door)

2. C-Pillar Trim - Remove
1.
Hit the upper clip (A) in the C-pillar trim (B) with a rubber mallet. Hitting the clip breaks the projections (C) on the pin (D), and pushes it into the grommet (E) on the body (F).
NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is reinstalled.
2.
Pull back the top of the C-pillar trim (A) by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body.
3.
Remove the C-pillar trim (A).
4.
With speaker: Disconnect the connector (B).

3. Rear Wheel House Bar - Remove

4. Rear Pillar Trim - Check
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.
2.
If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the C-pillar trim and note the following items:
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened areas in the C-pillar trim
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Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip seating surfaces (B)
After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the C-pillar trim, replace the upper clip (C) with a new ones.
If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

5. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and check and adjust the headliner/pillar trim overlap.
NOTE:
Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the trim ribs.
Do not push too hard on the trim. If you push too hard, the clips will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
Gently tug on the trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.