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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.
  1. Remove the front door scuff trim and rear door scuff trim.
  2. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front seat belt lower anchor (A).
  3. Remove the center lower pillar trim (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor And Center Lower Pillar Trim
    G06873442Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the cap, loosen the mounting bolts.
  5. Remove the center upper pillar trim (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Center Upper Pillar Trim
    G06873443Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Replace any damage clips.