Note: Before installing parts, make sure that their latches are intact.
1. To remove the A-pillar top trim (2 to resist. illustrations) unhook its fasteners (1) from the rack, starting from the top.
17.1 Fasteners of the right upper lining of the A-pillar
2. To remove the bottom trim of the pillar A (1 per resist. illustrations) remove the lower b-pillar trim (see below), hood release lever (only on the left side), remove the screw (2, 1.5 Nm, left side only) and pull the trim out of the clips (3).
17.2 Removing the left bottom A-pillar trim
3. To remove the B-pillar top trim (1 per resist. illustrations) Remove the lower seat belt anchor from the seat (11 in illustration 20.1), release the lining on the sides from the door seals, unhook it from above, pull the seat belt through it (2) and disconnect the air duct connector (3), as described in Chapter 3. Check the fasteners (4).
17.3 Removing the B-pillar top trim
4. To remove the lower lining of the B-pillar (2 to resist. illustrations) remove rear seat with backrest (see Section 19), loosen the bottom of the B-pillar top trim (see paragraph 3), remove the bolts (4, 1.5 Nm), remove the latch (3), carefully separate the trim and disconnect the interior volume sensor connector (if present, left side only). Check Fasteners (1).
17.4 Removing the B-pillar bottom trim
5. To remove the C-pillar top trim (2 to resist. illustrations) on Hatchback models, release it from the clips (1).
17.5 Removing the strut top trim From Hatchback models
6. To remove the C-pillar top trim (1 per resist. illustrations) on Wagon models, remove the upper part of the luggage compartment side trim, release the C-pillar trim from the clips (2), tilt it and squeeze it out of the openings in the body in a downward direction.
17.6 Removing the strut top trim From Wagon models
7. To remove the C-pillar bottom trim (on resist. illustrations) remove the back seat (see Section 19), disconnect the connector (2) airbags (in the presence of), give the nut (3.24 Nm), rotate the trim up about 90' and unhook it from the support.
17.7 Removing the C-pillar bottom trim
8. To remove the upper D-pillar trim (1 per resist. illustrations) Station wagon models, unhook its clips from the rack.
17.8 D-pillar top trim tabs (only station wagon models)
9. To remove the tailgate sill trim (1 per resist. illustrations) on Hatchback models, lift the floor covering, remove the spare wheel, loosen the nuts (2, 2.2 Nm), remove the screws (3, 1.5 Nm) and unhook the trim from the threshold upwards. Disconnect the microswitch connector on the back of the trim and remove it. 10 To remove the tailgate sill trim (3 on resist. illustrations) on Wagon models, remove the bolts (2, 2.5 Nm) from the side of the luggage compartment and unhook the trim from the threshold upwards. If necessary, then you can unscrew the upper bolts (2) and remove the side trim of the tailgate opening.
17.9 Fasteners for the tailgate sill trim of Hatchback models
17.10 Fasteners for the lower and side linings of the tailgate opening of Hatchback models
Side trim luggage compartment (Hatchback)
11. Details of the fastening of the side trim of the luggage compartment are indicated on Ref. illustrations. References in this subsection refer to this illustration.
17.11 Fitting details for luggage compartment side trim on Hatchback models
1 top pad
2 Luggage side trim
3 Retainer
4, 7, 8 Screw, 2.5 Nm
5 Plug
6 Hook
12. Remove the back seat (see Section 19) and C-pillar bottom trim (see paragraph 7).
13. Remove the screws (8) overlays (1). Then remove the screw (7), remove the hook (6) and remove the cover (1).
14. Remove the sill trim (see paragraph 9).
15. Remove the cap (5), remove the screw (4) and remove the latch (3).
16. Disconnect the 12V socket on the right side.
17. Disconnect the luggage compartment lamp connector and remove its side trim (2).
Side trim luggage compartment (station wagon)
18. Attachment details for the side trim of the luggage compartment are indicated on Ref. illustrations. References in this subsection refer to this illustration. Removing the side trim is possible only after removing its top lining.
17.18 Details of installation of the side trim of the luggage compartment of the Station wagon models
1 Top pad
2, 8 Screw, 2.5 Nm
3 Screw, 7 Nm
4 Cover hooks
5 Luggage side trim
6 Bolt, 5.5 Nm
7 eyelet
19. Remove the luggage cover and remove the D-pillar top trims (see paragraph 8).
20. If available, remove the rear side airbag (see chapter 12).
21. Remove the bottom rear outlet flange.
22. Remove the plugs (4) and remove the screws (2). Remove the bolts (3) folding hooks.
23. Unhook the top trim, disconnect the connectors of the luggage compartment lamp and the blocking element to release the luggage compartment curtain. Remove the top cover (1).
24. Remove the side trim of the tailgate opening (see paragraph 10).
25. Remove the rear seat back (see Section 19).
26. If equipped, remove the loading aid and the high floor of the luggage compartment.
27. Remove the screw (8) and bolts (6). Remove eyelet (7), disconnect the 12 Volt socket connector and remove the side trim (5) baggage compartment.