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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 370568 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat belt from the seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front for the left retractor or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front for the right.
  2. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1554637 Size: SH
  3. Using a flat-bladed tool, Remove the fastener cover from the top of the upper center trim panel.
  4. Remove the fastener from the trim panel.
  5. Remove the door weatherstrip from the center pillar pinch weld flange to expose the upper trim panel.
  6. Grasp the upper center pillar trim panel firmly with both hands. Pull the panel away from the center pillar.
  7. Pull the seat belt back through the opening in the trim panel.
  8. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1554637 Size: SH
  1. Route the seat belt through the upper center pillar trim panel.
  2. Position the upper trim panel to the center pillar.
  3. Push firmly on the trim panel in order to seat the retainers.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the fastener to the upper trim panel.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  5. Install the fastener cover to the upper center pillar trim panel.

    6. Object Number: 370568 Size: SH
  6. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the door weatherstrip to the center pillar.
  8. Install the seat belt to the seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front for the left retractor or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front for the right.