Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Caution: When disconnecting the air bag system cables, be sure to observe air bag safety precautions, refer to Section General information and safety precautions.
1. To prevent the head airbag from deploying, turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) and then the positive battery cables. For instructions, see Section Replacing the battery.
2. Remove the sun visor, refer to the relevant Section.
3. Press down on the handle (5) and fold down the screw cap (4). To do this, insert a thin wire into the groove (7) and open the cap.
4. Remove the screws (2).
5. Remove the cover (9) from the trim (1) and unscrew the screw located behind it.
6. Disconnect the trim (1) at the spring clips (3) of the grooves (6) in the A-pillar and pull it out under the B-pillar trim.
7. Remove the A-pillar trim (1) from the instrument panel back.
Installation
1. Insert the trim under the door seal (8) and press the guide tab (10) into the clamp holder, making sure that the door seal is positioned correctly.
2. Press the trim against the spring clips (3) and secure it in place.
3. Insert the A-pillar trim under the B-pillar trim.
4. Check that the airbag adapter clip and hooks are securely fastened.
5. Screw in the screw from the back and press the cover (9) into the trim.
6. Secure the handle with new self-locking screws (2). Close the screw cover.
Caution: There must be no one in the vehicle when connecting the battery.
7. Remove the insulating tape from the negative battery terminal, connect the positive (+) cable first and then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
Warning: Follow the instructions in Section Replacing the battery.
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