Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement 4 Door

1. Remove the front seat belt guide loop cover (1).
2. Remove the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt (2).



3. Loosen the front (2) and rear (4) side door opening frame garnish moldings away from the upper center pillar trim (1).
4. Remove the upper center pillar trim (1) from the vehicle by gently disengaging the plastic retainers.

1. Install the upper center pillar trim (1) to the vehicle. Secure the trim by pressing into place to ensure that the plastic retainers are fully engaged.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

3. Install the front seat belt guide loop cover (1).



4. Install the front (2) and rear (4) side door opening frame garnish moldings to the pinch weld flange (3) on both sides of the upper center pillar trim (1).

Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement 2 Door

1. Remove the folding top side rail garnish molding. Refer to Folding Top Side Rail Replacement in Roof.
2. Remove the front seat belt guide loop cover (1).
3. Remove the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt (2).
4. Remove the rear assist handle (4). Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Rear 2 Door .



5. Remove the folding top #3 bow mounting screw trim cover (4).



6. Remove the folding top #3 bow mounting screws (2).
7. Remove the upper center pillar trim from the vehicle by gently disengaging the plastic retainers.

1. Install the upper center pillar trim to the vehicle. Secure the trim by pressing into place to ensure that the plastic retainers are fully engaged.
2. Install the folding top #3 bow mounting screws (2).



3. Install the folding top #3 bow mounting screw trim cover (4).



4. Install the rear assist handle (4). Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Rear 2 Door .

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

6. Install the front seat belt guide loop cover (1).
7. Install the folding top side rail garnish molding. Refer to Folding Top Side Rail Replacement in Roof.