For 1990-2009 cars

## Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement 2 Door

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat belt guide loop (2) cover and anchor bolt.
2. Remove the 2 screws which secure the assist handle (1).
3. Remove the assist handle (1) from the vehicle.
4. Remove the 3 plastic retainers that secure the upper center pillar trim panel.
5. Remove the upper center pillar trim panel (3) from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the upper center pillar trim panel (3) to the vehicle. Secure the panel with the 3 plastic retainers.
2. Install the assist handle (1) to the vehicle. Secure the handle with the 2 screws.

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.

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

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt to 45 N·m (33.2 lb ft).

4. Install the front seat belt guide loop cover.

## Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement 4 Door

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the front seat belt guide loop cover.
3. Remove the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt.
4. Loosen the front and rear side door weatherstrips away from the upper center pillar trim panel.
5. Remove the screw and the upper center pillar trim panel from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the upper center pillar trim panel to the vehicle. Secure the panel with the screw.
2. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

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.

3. Install the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt guide loop anchor bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

4. Install the front seat belt guide loop cover.