Loose B Pillar - Lower Finisher Repair Procedure

Date: April 19, 1995

Reference: ITB95-012a

Classification: BT95-02a

J30 LOOSE "B" PILLAR LOWER FINISHER REPAIR PROCEDURE

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APPLIED VEHICLE:
1993-1995 J30 (JY32)

SERVICE INFORMATION:




In some cases, an Infiniti J30 lower "B" pillar finisher may come loose when the customer brushes against it upon entry into the driver's seat. The "looseness" may be caused by one or both of the following:

^ The white Styrofoam support block inside the finisher comes unglued The loosened block wedges between the B-pillar and the finisher, holding the finisher clips away from their sockets.

^ The white plastic clips (P/N 01553-07381) may bend over without going properly into their holes in the B-pillar. This also holds the finisher away from being pressed fully into place.


REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Move the front seat and seat back all the way forward.

2. Lift up the trim from top of the rocker panels, front and rear door openings.

3. Remove the B-pillar lower finisher by pulling it straight out at the top, then lifting it out past the seat belt.

4. Inspect the foam support block and the plastic clips for damage. If the foam block is loose, you may discard it. Replace any damaged or bent plastic clips (P/N 01553-07381).

5. Re-install the B-pillar lower finisher, taking great care to align all clips to their sockets in the B-pillar. Start the upper clips first, then install the lower clips as these are adjustable. Press it firmly into place.

6. Test the hold of the finisher to the B-pillar. It should require more than 10 kg. (22 lbs.) of force to pull loose.




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