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Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement Hatchback

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1248477  Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt and the upper front seat belt anchor.

  2. Object Number: 1248478  Size: SH
  3. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  4. Remove the screws and the seat belt bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1248479  Size: SH
  6. Pry off the upper center pillar trim panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1248479  Size: SH
  1. Install the upper center pillar trim panel.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248478  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt bracket with the screws and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 1248477  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  6. Install the upper front seat belt anchor with the bolt and tighten to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement Notchback

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1248477  Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt and the upper front seat belt anchor.
  2. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Pry off the upper center pillar trim panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1248477  Size: SH
  1. Install the upper center pillar trim panel.
  2. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the upper front seat belt anchor with the bolt and tighten to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).