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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 11:25 AM
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Hi all

Wondering if anybody else has had the interior trim on the A-pillar come loose. It rattles and is starting to annoy me...

Any advice on how best /cheapest to fix is much appreciated!

Loose a-pillar trim - how to fix?
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 11:51 AM
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take it out and make sure all the clips are still attached.
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by enguyen88
take it out and make sure all the clips are still attached.
Is there a dummy's guide on how to do this? thnx
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by werewolf
Is there a dummy's guide on how to do this? thnx
See attached document from the factory service manual for the removal of this trim.
You probably want to replace that upper clip since it appears to not be holding properly.
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Old Jan 30, 2020 | 02:56 AM
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mines rattle in front of the speaker right side is this removable or i have to take the dash out?
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Old Jan 30, 2020 | 03:02 AM
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mines rattle in front of the speaker right side is this removable or i have to take the dash out?
The speaker grill is removal, just wedge a credit card between the grill and the dashboard, then pull up, should pop out.
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Old Mar 5, 2020 | 08:45 PM
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Hi all

This repair was actually pretty easy - the gap when the panel is partly removed is smallish so thin needle-nose pliers are a huge help

Thanks!^
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