Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar

Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Door) (Service and Repair)Door Sill Plate Replacement (Sliding Door) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the side door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Door) (Service and Repair)Door Sill Plate Replacement (Sliding Door) (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (Removal and Replacement) .




4. Remove the body pillar lower trim panel retainers using the J 38778 .
5. Remove the body pillar lower trim panel from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the body pillar lower trim panel from the vehicle.
2. Install the body pillar lower trim panel retainers by aligning the retainers with the holes and pushing in on the retainers to secure.
3. Install the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (Removal and Replacement) .
4. Install the side door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Door) (Service and Repair)Door Sill Plate Replacement (Sliding Door) (Service and Repair) .
5. Install the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Door) (Service and Repair)Door Sill Plate Replacement (Sliding Door) (Service and Repair) .
6. Install door opening seals to edges of body pillar lower trim panel.