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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 430287  Size: SH
  4. Pull out on the center trim panel in order to disengage the clips.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 430287  Size: SH
  1. Position the center pillar trim panel and spoon the weatherstrip flipper over the trim edge, push in on the trim panel in order to secure the clips.
  2. Install the front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  3. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.