Interior - A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation Procedure

2010 Nissan-Datsun Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Hybrid Technical Service Bulletin # 11-013 Date: 110215

Interior - A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation Procedure

Classification: BT11-003

Reference: NTB11-013

Date: February 15, 2011

2010 - 2011 ALTIMA; FRONT PILLAR FINISHER REMOVAL

APPLIED VEHICLE: 2010-2011 Altima Sedan (L32)

2010-2011 Altima Hybrid (L32HV)

NOTE:

Does not apply to Altima Coupe

SERVICE INFORMATION

If either one or both front pillar finishers has to be removed for any reason, refer to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Remove Front Pillar Finisher

IMPORTANT

1. Remove the front body side welt (see Figure 1).

2. Snap loose both clips by carefully prying with a suitable tool where shown in Figure 2.

CAUTION:

The lower clip will not completely snap loose. Attempting to completely snap loose by force may damage the finisher. Continue to Step 3 for proper

removal.

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3. Unfasten the lower clip from the front pillar finisher (finisher) with a suitable tool. See Figure 3 and 4.

4. Tip the top of the finisher inward, and then pull out (see Figure 5).

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5. Remove the lower clip from the "A" pillar by pinching and then flipping upward (see Figure 6).

Re-install Front Pillar Finisher

1. Insert the lower clip on the finisher (see Figure 7).

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2. Re-install the finisher by inserting its locator tabs into their slots (see Figure 8 and 9).

3. Align the lower and upper clips into their slots, and then press both into place (see Figure 10).

4. Re-install the front body side welt.