Removal and Installation

caution

Never damage the body panel.

REMOVAL

1. Release front pillar garnish portion of front body side welt.

2. Disengage front pillar garnish fixing metal clip and anchor clip according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in the figure.

	: Anchor clip
	: Metal clip

3. Cut anchor clip portion.

4. Disengage front pillar garnish fixing portions, and then remove front pillar garnish.

5. Disengage tweeter harness connector (if equipped).

6. Remove front pillar garnish anchor clip from body panel.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

caution

Always replace anchor clip with a new one after every removal.
Be sure to install anchor clip to front pillar garnish before installing front pillar garnish.
Visually check metal clip for deformation and damage during installation. Replace with a new one if necessary.
Check in advance that anchor clip and metal clip are accurately aligned with the portions on body panel, and then install by pressing in.