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 following items:
1. Front door scuff trim & Rear door scuff trim
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
To remove the seat belt anchor pretensioner (C), keep on pushing the lock pins (A) as arrow direction.
And then remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).

Fig 1: Pushing Seat Belt 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 bolts, then remove the center pillar upper trim (B).

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