Pilot 2WD V6-3.5L (2006)
3. Pull the top of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).
4. Remove the A-pillar trim (A). Pull the A-pillar trim by hand to detach the clips, then pull the trim up from the dashboard (B).
5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim with a new one. If the tweeter is on the removed A-pillar trim and it is reusable.
6. If the side curtain airbag has not been deployed, remove the upper clip (A) from the removed A-pillar trim (B). Then check the trim:
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To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying, improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it if it has any
of these types of damage:
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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitened in the A-pillar trim
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Any cracks or stress-whitenings in the clip seating surfaces (C, D)
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Check if clip (E) is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with new one.