Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
(e) Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
(1) Cover the airbag with a 700 mm (27.5 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape, as shown
in the illustration.
NOTE: Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
16. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)
(a) Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.
(b) Cut off the clip [A].
(c) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish RH.
(d) Remove the clip [A] from the vehicle body.