Interior/Exterior need help removing A, B, and C interior pillars!
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I don't know the letter they are (A pillars MBE?), but the interior vertical ones on either side of your windshield are reusable. The SA at the dealership told me they were not reusable so I called MINIUSA & they said that was not true, they are reusable. You just have to be really careful to not break any clips when removing them. MINIUSA said if any clips break to replace them because then they will be a safety hazard
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I got so pissed trying to remove the metal retaining clips that are designed for airbag deployment that I ripped all my pillar covers off. It CAN be done. Pop them off slooooow and with the metal clips...you need a second person to pull the cover while you manipulate the tabs on the clip. You'll know what I mean once you get in there. The clip is attached to the reaining strap.
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All the pillars use the metal clip. Like i said earlier....one pulling..the other with 2 small flathead screwdrivers having fun! good luck.
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No...and IF you do want to ever disconnect the bags..make sure the battery is disco'd. AND NEVER touch the connector pins on the airbag with your fingers. The static electricity could set them off.... Oh...and if you do disconnect the airbags make sure they are reconnected BEFORE you turn the key on or else you will throw an airbag light.
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No...and IF you do want to ever disconnect the bags..make sure the battery is disco'd. AND NEVER touch the connector pins on the airbag with your fingers. The static electricity could set them off.... Oh...and if you do disconnect the airbags make sure they are reconnected BEFORE you turn the key on or else you will throw an airbag light.
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You "COULD" produce a shock to set them off everytime you unplug the connectors with the battery connected. Not to say I havent donr that EVERY time. But the chance is there. I saw on a honda forum of a guy who was doing that and was knocked out by the bag deploying... I have NO airbags so I really dont worry about that anymore...lol.
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It's very easy, no PM needed..
Step 1 Take car to favorite trusted shop
Step 2 Explain in detail to tech what needs to be done
Step 3 wait 2 weeks
Step 3a visit shop often
Step 4 wait another two weeks
Step 4a fill self with dread that simple job is taking so long
Step 5 Write check
See, very easy to do.
Step 1 Take car to favorite trusted shop
Step 2 Explain in detail to tech what needs to be done
Step 3 wait 2 weeks
Step 3a visit shop often
Step 4 wait another two weeks
Step 4a fill self with dread that simple job is taking so long
Step 5 Write check
See, very easy to do.
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It's very easy, no PM needed..
Step 1 Take car to favorite trusted shop
Step 2 Explain in detail to tech what needs to be done
Step 3 wait 2 weeks
Step 3a visit shop often
Step 4 wait another two weeks
Step 4a fill self with dread that simple job is taking so long
Step 5 Write check
See, very easy to do.
Step 1 Take car to favorite trusted shop
Step 2 Explain in detail to tech what needs to be done
Step 3 wait 2 weeks
Step 3a visit shop often
Step 4 wait another two weeks
Step 4a fill self with dread that simple job is taking so long
Step 5 Write check
See, very easy to do.
do you have info on how to remove them though?
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bump, i still cant get the A and C pillars out, and im supposed to take them and the headliner to get covered in suede. on the C pillars, i got them hanging, but theyre still attached by that black strap thing. i assume thats for the airbags.
how do i get this thing loose!!!!!! lol
and the fronts, i dont even know where to start prying/pulling.... HELP!!!!! ASAP!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!
how do i get this thing loose!!!!!! lol
and the fronts, i dont even know where to start prying/pulling.... HELP!!!!! ASAP!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!
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bump, i still cant get the A and C pillars out, and im supposed to take them and the headliner to get covered in suede. on the C pillars, i got them hanging, but theyre still attached by that black strap thing. i assume thats for the airbags.
how do i get this thing loose!!!!!! lol
and the fronts, i dont even know where to start prying/pulling.... HELP!!!!! ASAP!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!
how do i get this thing loose!!!!!! lol
and the fronts, i dont even know where to start prying/pulling.... HELP!!!!! ASAP!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!
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so if i pull starting at the windshield, itll come out, and will any clips break? at that point(if i dont cut the strap) could i put it back in and itll clip back in?
IF i cut the strap, can it be re installed, it just will mess up the airbag? can i just disconnect the airbags in the A and C pillars? i really could care less about them, lol.
ive heard there's a way to get the pillars off without cutting the strap/breaking anything, and reinstalling them.
IF i cut the strap, can it be re installed, it just will mess up the airbag? can i just disconnect the airbags in the A and C pillars? i really could care less about them, lol.
ive heard there's a way to get the pillars off without cutting the strap/breaking anything, and reinstalling them.
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i didn't remove the A or B pillars
but i removed my C pillars in order to take out the rear seat belts then re-installed the pillars
i just used a soft tipped pry bar very gently, borrowed a buddy to help, and took my time. i actually did it over the course of 3 days lol
if you aren't in a rush and just work the clips you can get them off without breaking them, just have to look at them and make sure you aren't pushing the clips in the wrong direction etc
hope that helps a bit
i remember it was quite frustrating
but i removed my C pillars in order to take out the rear seat belts then re-installed the pillars
i just used a soft tipped pry bar very gently, borrowed a buddy to help, and took my time. i actually did it over the course of 3 days lol
if you aren't in a rush and just work the clips you can get them off without breaking them, just have to look at them and make sure you aren't pushing the clips in the wrong direction etc
hope that helps a bit
i remember it was quite frustrating