TL AWD V6-3.7L (2010)
B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Locations and the precautions
and procedures See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
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Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove these items:
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Front door sill trim See: Scuff Plate/Service and Repair
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Rear door sill trim See: Scuff Plate/Service and Repair
2. Slide the front seat forward fully.
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
1. Pull back the upper area of the trim to release the upper hooks (B).
2. Detach the lower clip by pulling back the bottom of the trim by hand.
4. Remove these items:
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Front seat belt lower anchor See: Restraint Systems/Seat Belt Systems/Seat Belt/Service and Repair/Front Seat Belt Replacement
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Front door opening seal, as needed See: Scuff Plate/Service and Repair
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Rear door opening seal, as needed See: Scuff Plate/Service and Repair
5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).
1. Pull back the bottom of the trim by hand to release the lower hooks (B).
2. Pull back the bottom of the trim to detach the clip.
3. Pull down the trim to release the upper hooks (C) from the holes in the body.
