03/03/2020 13:18:43

Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 15185802

Choose the appropriate procedure based on the vehicle's configuration and date of manufacture:

1st Generation

Move the 2nd row seat to the Easy Entry position.
Remove the welcome plate (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the lower C-pillar trim panel to the body (torque 2.5 Nm).
Starting at the bottom of the C-pillar trim panel, pull the panel up to release the clips that secure it to the body.

CAUTION
Replace any broken clips.
Remove the trim panel.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

Remove the trunk load floor(s) from the vehicle.
With 2nd row bench seat: Remove the gap hider assembly from the vehicle.
Remove the LH welcome plate (refer to procedure).
Remove the LH mid C-pillar trim panel (refer to procedure).
With 2nd row bench seat: Apply tape to the area of the lower C-pillar trim panel that is near the 2nd row seat side trim to protect the C-pillar trim panel when it is removed in a later step..
Use a trim tool to remove the front load floor support from the trim panel.