Tribute 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
A-Pillar Trim Panel Removal/Installation
A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Position the RH or LH front door weatherstrips aside.
2. Pull inward on the upper A-pillar trim panel to release the A-pillar trim panel retaining clips.
3. Remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar trim panel.
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Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the base of the A-pillar tether clip.
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Apply downward pressure on the screwdriver, sliding the A-pillar tether clip base downwards.
NOTE:Remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar trim panel. Do not remove the A-pillar tether clip from the A-pillar unless a new tether is being
installed.
4. Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
Installation
1. Install the lower A-pillar trim panel into the instrument panel.
2. Install the A-pillar tether clip base onto the A-pillar trim panel.
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Position the A-pillar tether clip base into the A-pillar tether holder located on the A-pillar trim panel.
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Slide the A-pillar tether clip base upwards into the A-pillar tether holder until the tether is fully seated.
WARNING:A new A-pillar trim panel tether must be installed if the tether is damaged or does not fasten correctly. During a side air curtain
deployment, the A-pillar trim panel tether helps prevent the trim from striking the occupant. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury
to vehicle occupant(s).
3. Install the A-pillar trim panel onto the A-pillar.
CAUTION:The A-pillar trim panel tether must be aligned correctly or damage to the tether will occur.
NOTE:The A-pillar trim panel tether clip, located on the A-pillar, installs into the A-pillar trim panel tether base, located on the A-pillar trim panel.
4. Install the RH or LH front door weatherstrips.
