TL V6-3.2L (2004)
3. Remove the trim and the slider (D) as an assembly.
4. Pass the front seat belt lower anchor out through the hole in the slider.
5. Remove the slider from the back of the trim.
6. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
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If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the B-pillar upper trim with new one.
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To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect removed pieces and replace them if they
have any of these types of damage:
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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar upper trim (A) and the upper hooks (B), and any press-whitenings in the upper part of the trim
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Any cracks or deformations in the B-pillar lower trim (C), especially in the area that fits into the B-pillar upper trim
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Any cracks or press-whitenings in the clip seating surfaces (D)
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Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.
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Make sure the trim hooks are installed into holes in the side curtain airbag B-pillar bracket securely.
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Push the clip portions into place securely.
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Before attaching the front seat belt lower anchor, make sure there are no twist or kinks in the belts.
C-Pillar
1. Pull out the rear door opening trim as needed.
2. Remove the C-pillar trim (A).
1. Pry up on the C-pillar cap (B), release the hooks (C), and pull the cap out so that the tapered pin on the cap releases the grommet (D).
2. Pull the C-pillar trim back by hand to detach the clips, then remove the trim.
