Note: On these models, the A-pillar trim, B-pillar trim, and sill trim are removed in the same way as on Hatchback models (see Section 44).
Attention: On models equipped with head airbags, follow the appropriate safety precautions (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation», Sections 13 and 16)!
See also the warnings at the beginning Section 44.
Upper section C-pillar trim
1. Disconnect the wires and insulate the battery terminals (see chapter 5).
2. Remove rear headlining (see below).
3. Remove the D-pillar trim (see below).
4. Fold back the rear bench seat. Remove the side trim of the luggage compartment and the lower trim section of the C-pillar (see below).
5. Detach the appropriate seat belt lower anchor from the C-pillar.
6. Using a screwdriver, pry off the C-pillar top trim service cover and carefully pry it off by gradually moving the screwdriver along the perimeter of the cover. Insert a plastic wedge under the trim and separate it from the post.
7. Pull the seat belt out of the guide and remove the top section of the C-pillar trim.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal, making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim. Tighten the seat belt fastening screw to the required force, having previously lubricated its threads with a fixing compound. Check that the webbing of the belt is not twisted and that it can be wound freely by the drum. Check belt function (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation»).
C-pillar lower trim (station wagon models)
9. Fold back the rear bench seat.
10. Press 3 latches (see resist. illustration) and separate the lower trim section from the pillar, then remove the trim by pulling it upwards out of the doorway.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal, making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim.
Attention: On models equipped with head airbags, follow the appropriate safety precautions (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation», Sections 13 and 16)!
12. Disconnect the wires and insulate the battery terminals (see chapter 5).
13. Remove the rear headlining (see below).
14. Using a plastic wedge, wring out 5 clips and separate the trim from the D pillar (see resist. illustration).
15. Install in the reverse order of removal, making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim.
Side trim luggage compartment
16. Tilt the back of the rear bench seat forward.
17. Open the tailgate, wring out the latches and remove the ceiling lining of the luggage compartment.
18. Turn out 2 plugs in a forward part of a cover of a floor of a luggage space and remove it.
19. Remove tailgate sill trim (see below) then remove the C and D pillar trim (see above).
20. Remove the 2 top screws (see resist. illustration) fastening trim, then unscrew the screws securing the rails and remove the rails from the sides of the luggage compartment.
21. Wring out 4 clamps and separate the finishing panel from a sidewall.
22. Disconnect the wiring connector for the luggage compartment illumination lamp from the back of the trim panel and remove the panel.
23. Installation is in the reverse order of removal, while making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim.
Rear ceiling trim
24. Open the tailgate.
25. Using a plastic wedge, wring out 3 latches and release the rear ceiling lining (see resist. illustration) from two guides (right and left) and take it off.
26. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. The pad must fit exactly into the guides of the D-pillar (left and right).
Facing of a threshold of a door of a back
27. Open the tailgate.
28. Turn out 4 fixing screws from a luggage compartment and remove furnish of a threshold of a door of a back.
29. Installation is in the reverse order of removal, while making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim.
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