GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Caprice WM 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front sill trim plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  2. Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1939193 Size: SH
  3. Remove the two retaining torx screws (1) from the body hinge pillar trim (2).
  4. Disengage the body hinge pillar trim pulling upwards and then rearwards.
  5. Remove the body hinge pillar trim assembly.
  6. If required, remove the two nut inserts.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Ensure the body hinge pillar trim clip is correctly engaged in the A-pillar inner panel.

  1. Engage body hinge pillar trim (2) into the A-pillar sheetmetal.

    2. Object Number: 1939193 Size: SH
  2. Install the two body hinge pillar trim (2) retaining torx screws (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge pillar trim (2) retaining torx screws (1) to 2.0  N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Install the instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement.
  4. Install the front sill trim plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.