Impala V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement
Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Impala)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (See: Carpet/Service and Repair/Front
Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement).
2. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) (See: Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel
Replacement).
3. Remove the seat belt from the slot in the center lower trim panel.
4. Remove the center lower trim panel from the center pillar.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the seat belt to the slot into the center lower trim panel.
2. Align the center lower trim panel to the center pillar.
3. Install the center lower trim panel push-in retainers, applying pressure at all push-in retainers locations until fully seated.
4. Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) (See: Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel
Replacement).
5. Install the front door carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (See: Carpet/Service and
Repair/Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement).