A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  2. Detach clips A using a fastener remover.
  3. Pull the A-pillar trim and detach clip B (1).
  4. Pull the A-pillar trim upward and remove clip B from the A-pillar trim (2).
    Fig 1: Removing A-Pillar Trim
    G02566827Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull clip B out and rotate it 45Β°.Β 
  6. Remove clip B from the grommet by pulling it upward.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Removing Clip From Grommet By Rotating
    G02566828Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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