Acura CSX. Manual — part 437

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A-Pillar Trim

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Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas

A

B

C

D

E

A

C

D

E

F

A

B

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

• Follow the A-pillar trim installation procedure

carefully; improper installation could cause the side
curtain airbag to deploy improperly and possibly
cause injury.

• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to

avoid damage when removing components.

• Take care not to scratch the trim and panels.
• The upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) consists of a

grommet (B) and a pin (C). The grommet expanded
with the pin secures it to the body panel (D). The
projections (E) on the pin are broken during removal,
so the clip must be replaced with a new one when the
trim is reinstalled.

1. Pull the door opening seal away from the A-pillar

as needed (see step 4 on page 20-66).

2. Hit the upper clip in the A-pillar trim (A) with a

rubber mallet. The clip is under the ‘‘SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG’’ mark (B). Hitting the clip breaks the
projections (C) on the pin (D) and pushes it into the
grommet (E) on the body (F).

NOTE: The upper clip must be replaced with a new
one when the A-pillar trim is reinstalled.

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Interior Trim

A

B

C

A

B

C

Fastener Locations

: Clip, 2

(Black)

A

B

A

B

C

D

E

3. Pull the front of the A-pillar trim (A) back by hand to

remove the upper clip (B) from the body (C).

4. Pull the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to detach the clips.

Pull the trim up from the dashboard (B), then
remove it.

5. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the

A-pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new ones
(see page 24-185).

6. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, remove

the upper clip (A) from the removed A-pillar trim (B)
and discard it. Then check the trim:

• To prevent the side curtain airbags from

deploying improperly and possibly causing
injury, inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it if it
has any of the following damage:
– Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening

in the A-pillar trim

– Any cracks or stress-whitening in the clip

seating surfaces (C, D)

• If the clips (E) are damaged or stress-whitened,

replace them with new ones.

• Replace the upper clip with a new one.

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A

B

A

B

C

D

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

A

D

E

A

C

Fastener Locations

: Clip, 2

E

(Black)

7. Before installing the A-pillar trim (A), whether it is

being replaced or reinstalled, temporarily remove
the new upper clip (B).

8. Check the overlap between the headliner and

A-pillar trim, and if necessary, adjust it (see page
24-185).

9. Carefully install a new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar

trim (B). Be sure that the grommet (C) is nearest to
the top of the pin (D) as shown.

10. Reinstall the A-pillar trim (A).

–1 Insert the bottom of the trim into the

dashboard (B).

–2 Place the trim over the A-pillar (C), and fit its

upper clip (D), and lower clips (E) into the holes
(F) in the A-pillar, then lightly push the trim into
place.

NOTE:

• Make sure the side curtain airbag is not

tucked down under the clips and the ribs.

• Push lightly on the upper clip. If you push too

hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not
hold the trim properly.

11. Reinstall the front door opening seal.

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Special Tools Required

B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim

20-72

Interior Trim

Fastener Locations

: Clip, 2

(White)

A

B

A

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
• Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to

avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove these items:

• Front door sill trim (see page 20-66)
• Rear door sill trim (see page 20-67)
• Front door opening seal, as needed (see step 4

on page 20-66)

• Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step 3 on

page 20-68)

2. Slide the front seat fully forward.

3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).

–1 Pull the upper portion of the trim back to

release the upper hooks (B).

–2 Detach the lower clips by pulling the bottom of

the trim back by hand.

4. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor (see page

24-4).

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