Contents: Top finish ⬇ Bottom trim ⬇
Top finish
Caution: When equipping your vehicle with head airbags, strictly follow the safety precautions (see Chapter 10, Section 11)!
Corsa Models
1. Disconnect the wires and insulate the battery terminals. Wait at least 1 minute to allow the SRS independent power supply capacitor to discharge completely.
2. Separate the door opening seal from the A-pillar. On models equipped with head airbags, use a plastic wedge to pry the service cover on the A-pillar trim and gently separate it by gradually sliding the wedge along the perimeter of the cover.
3. Insert a plastic wedge under the A-pillar trim, press the clamps (see accompanying illustration) and remove the trim from the rack by pulling it upwards.
43.3. Removing the upper trim (1) of the A-pillar (corsa models) - the arrows indicate the clamps
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim. Check the condition of the clamps, replace if necessary.
Meriva Models
5. Disconnect the wires and insulate the battery terminals. Wait at least 1 minute to allow the SRS independent power source capacitor to discharge completely.
6. Using a plastic wedge, separate the decorative side cover of the front triangular window from the instrument panel (see accompanying illustration). Remove the foam insert from the triangle window.
43.6. Decorative cover (1) of the front triangular window (meriva models) - the arrows indicate the guides
7. Using a plastic wedge, separate the decorative plug from the trim panel and unscrew the mounting screw located underneath it (see accompanying illustration).
43.7. Fasteners (4) for fastening panels (1 and 5) of the upper trim of the A-pillar (meriva models with head airbags): 2. Decorative plug; 3. Mounting screw
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8. Using a plastic wedge, press the clips on the upper trim and remove it from the A-pillar (see illustration 43.7).
Note: On models equipped with head airbags, the upper A-pillar trim consists of two panels. The upper panel (1) must be removed first, followed by the lower panel (5).
9. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Bottom trim
Note: Removal/installation of the lower A-pillar trim is similar on all models.
10. Separate the front end edge of the inner sill trim panel from the body (see Section 42).
11. Remove the mounting screw and use a plastic wedge to push the lower trim retainer (see accompanying illustration), remove the lower A-pillar trim and remove it from the footwell.
43.11. Lower trim (1) of the A-pillar (using the Corsa model as an example)- the arrows indicate the mounting screws: 2. Inner door sill trim panel; 3. Mounting screw
12. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim.
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