Removal and installation the B-pillar trim (Opel Corsa C)

Caution: When equipping your vehicle with head airbags, strictly follow the safety precautions (see Chapter 10, Section 11)!

Corsa C, 3-door Hatchback

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. Remove the rear side trim (see Section 45).

3. Open the front door and, if necessary, separate the door opening seals from the B-pillar. On models equipped with head airbags, use a plastic wedge to pry off the service cover on the B-pillar trim (see accompanying illustration) and carefully separate it by gradually moving the wedge along the perimeter of the lid.



4. Remove the upper seat belt anchor bracket from the B-pillar (see Section 50), using a plastic wedge, press the lower trim retainer (see illustration 44.3) and take it off.



5. 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.

Corsa C, 5-door Hatchback

Top finish

6. Disconnect the wires and insulate the battery terminals. Wait at least 1 minute to allow the SRS independent power source capacitor to discharge completely.

7. Open the front and rear doors and, if necessary, separate the door seals from the B-pillar. On models equipped with head airbags, use a plastic wedge to pry off the service cover on the B-pillar trim (see accompanying illustration) and carefully separate it by gradually moving the wedge along the perimeter of the lid.



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8. Using a plastic wedge, pry off the decorative cap at the top of the trim (see illustration 44.7) and unscrew the mounting screw located underneath. Then insert a plastic wedge under the trim and press the 4 fasteners.

9. Remove the storage box from the door sill trim panel (see Section 42).



10. Disconnect the lower seat belt anchor from the front seat (see Section 50), pull the seat belt out of the upper anchor height adjuster and remove the upper trim section from the B-pillar.

11. Installation is performed 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 with the required force, having previously lubricated its thread with a fixing compound. Check that the belt strap is not twisted and can be freely wound on the drum. Check the proper functioning of the belt.

Bottom trim

12. Remove the upper B-pillar trim (see above).

13. Using a plastic wedge, press the lower trim fasteners (see accompanying illustration) and separate it from the B-pillar.



14. Using a plastic wedge, separate the lower edge of the B-pillar trim from the sill trim panel (see illustration 44.13).

15. 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.

Combo models

16. Move the front seat forward as far as it will go.

17. Loosen the mounting screw and insert a plastic wedge under the lower trim (arrow A), press the 2 fasteners and separate the lower trim from the B pillar (see accompanying illustration).



18. Press the 2 upper fasteners (see illustration 44.17) and separate the lower trim section from the upper. Remove the lower trim from the B-pillar.

19. Remove the upper seat belt anchor bracket from the B-pillar (see Section 50), use a plastic wedge to press the 4 fasteners and remove the upper trim section from the B pillar.

20. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, with the lower edge of the upper trim of the B-pillar going under the upper edge of the lower trim (see illustration 44.17). Tighten the seat belt anchor bracket to the required torque. Check that the belt webbing is not twisted and can be wound freely on the drum. Check that the belt is functioning properly (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques").

Meriva Models

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21. Disconnect the wires and insulate the battery terminals. Wait at least 1 minute to allow the SRS independent power source capacitor to discharge completely.

22. Open the front and rear doors and, if necessary, separate the door seals from the B-pillar. On models equipped with head airbags, use a plastic wedge to pry the service cover on the B-pillar trim, carefully separate it and remove the mounting screw.

23. Press the 4 clamps in the area of the device for adjusting the height of the upper anchor position and separate the upper trim from the B-pillar.

24. Squeeze the clamps (see accompanying illustration) and separate the upper B-pillar trim from the lower one.



25. Disconnect the lower seat belt anchor from the front seat (see Section 50), pull the seat belt out of the upper anchor and remove the upper trim section from the B-pillar.

26. 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. Tighten the seat belt fastening screw to the required force, having previously lubricated its thread with a fixing compound. Check that the belt strap is not twisted and can be freely wound on the drum. Check the proper functioning of the belt (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques").

Bottom trim

27. Remove the upper B-pillar trim (see above).

28. Using a plastic wedge, press out the lower trim fasteners of the B pillar (see illustration 44.28, A), insert a screwdriver from the inside of the trim and push out the support pin (see illustration 44.28, B) seat belt retractors.



29. Remove the sill trim panel together with the lower section of the B-pillar trim (see Section 42).

30. Remove the insulation strip from the back of the sill trim panel (see accompanying illustration), use a screwdriver to press the 2 fasteners and separate the lower trim of the B pillar.



31. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, while ensuring that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim. Check the condition of the clamps, replace if necessary.