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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Using a remover, remove the front pillar trim (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Pillar Trim
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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Replace any damaged clips.
Once the front pillar trim has been removed, replace the clip (A) with a new one.

Fig 2: Replacing Clip With New One

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