2007 Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - BODY

B-PILLAR TRIM

REMOVAL


Two Door




1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the retaining clips (1) and remove the upper trim (2).
2. Remove the push pin fasteners (5).
3. Separate the retaining clips (4) and remove the lower B-pillar trim.

Four Door




1. Remove the seat belt turning loop (2),
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER - REMOVAL).


2. Remove the bolt (2) and disconnect the seat belt (3) from the seat (1).



3. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the retaining clips (2) and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel (1).



4. Remove the push pin fasteners (3) and separate the lower B-pillar trim panel (2).
5. Pull the seat belt (1) through the slot in the trim (2) and remove the trim.

INSTALLATION


Two Door




1. Install the lower B-pillar trim (3) and seat the clips (4) fully.
2. Install the push pin fasteners (5).
3. Install the upper B-pillar trim (2) and seat the clips (1) fully.

Four Door




1. Pull the seat belt (1) through the lower B-pillar trim (2) and position into place.
2. Seat the clips fully and install the push pin fasteners (3).



3. Position the upper B-pillar trim (1) into place and seat the clips (2) fully.



4. Position the seat belt turning loop (2) onto the height adjuster (1) on the upper sport bar. Be certain that the seat belt webbing between the retractor and the turning loop is not twisted.
5. Install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 40 N·m (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Engage the upper edge of a new trim cover (4) over the top of the turning loop. Then squeeze the lower end of the trim cover and the turning loop together firmly and evenly until the engagement tabs of the trim cover snap into the slots of the turning loop.



7. Position the seat belt (3) lower anchor to the mounting hole on the outboard side of the front seat (1) cushion frame. Be certain that the seat belt webbing between the turning loop and the lower anchor is not twisted.
8. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the lower anchor to the seat. Tighten the screw to 40 N·m (30 ft. lbs.).