WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM
Removing
Remove Front Interior Light -W1-. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .
Remove sun visors. Refer to SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
Remove the bolts -A- and -B- (located in the opening for the front interior lamp -W1-). Remove buffer -C-.
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Unclip the windshield frame trim from the upper A-pillar trim -D- in direction of -arrow- starting from the rear.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Insert the windshield frame trim -1- -arrow A- into the upper A-pillar trim -2- from the front and then swivel it upward.
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While doing this, the windshield frame trim must engage with the A-pillar trim -arrow B-.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim removal wedge 3409
Removing
Remove the windshield frame trim. Refer to WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM .
Unclip the upper A-pillar trim, starting at the top, using the trim removal wedge 3409.
Remove the upper A-pillar trim out of the instrument panel. Refer to A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM .
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.