T-SB-0017-15

April 15, 2015
T-SB-0017-15
Upper B-Pillar Trim Installation Procedure
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Interior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2008 – 2015
Sequoia
2007 – 2015
Tundra
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Body Type(s): Double Cab, Crew Max, Double
Cab Long Bed
Introduction
Should removal and replacement of the upper B-pillar trim become necessary, follow the procedure
in this bulletin to ensure proper installation of the upper B-pillar trim.
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
62410-0C040-##
Garnish, Center Pillar, RH
1
62420-0C040-##
Garnish, Center Pillar, LH
1
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED TOOLS
QUANTITY
Feeler Gauge
1
Small Flashlight or Penlight
1
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
–
–
–
–
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Upper B-Pillar Trim Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure
1. Move the seat belt adjuster to the lowest position
(passenger side shown).
Figure 1.
.
2. Pass the front seat outer belt through the hole of the Center Pillar Garnish.
NOTE
Buckle must be located on inboard side of garnish.
Figure 2.
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Installation Procedure (Continued)
3. Slide the positioning tab on top of garnish into body hole.
Figure 3.
4. Visually line up cavity on Center Pillar Garnish
with nut on seatbelt height adjustor.
Figure 4.
NOTE
Nut must be inside cavity on seatbelt height
adjustor after garnish is installed.
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Installation Procedure (Continued)
5. Insert the clip into the hole in body.
Figure 5.
6. Push top of garnish in an upward and outboard
direction to securely attach the alignment tab to
the body.
Figure 6.
NOTE
.
1
Push locations and directions shown by hands
and arrows.
2
1
Push Outboard
2
Push Upward
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Installation Procedure (Continued)
7. Confirm correct installation of the positioning tab.
NOTE
Radius on bottom rib of positioning tab must NOT be visible from inboard side after installation
as shown.
Figure 7.
A
A
A
2
1
3
3
4
4
A
Cross Section A-A
3
Radius
1
OK
4
Inboard
2
NG
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Installation Procedure (Continued)
8. Install the bolt.
Figure 8.
.
9. Install the rear assist grip assembly to the Center Pillar Garnish with the 2 bolts.
10. Attach the 2 claws to close the 2 assist grip covers.
Figure 9.
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Installation Procedure (Continued)
11. Inspect installation position of Center Pillar Garnish.
A. Prepare feeler gauge set.
(1) Stack feeler gauges so that they are 2.0 mm thick.
(2) Use tape to secure the feeler gauge blades together.
NOTE
It may be necessary to reorganize the feeler gauge blade stack to ensure that the
feeler gauge blades have no gap between them.
Figure 10.
1
1
2.0 mm Thick
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Installation Procedure (Continued)
B. Check the front upper reinforcement rib closest to the front door (passenger side shown).
Figure 11. Inspection Location of Center Pillar Garnish
2
3
1
1
4
1
3
1
Front of Vehicle
3
Front Upper Reinforcement Rib
2
Backside View of Garnish
4
Top View of Garnish Installed on Center Pillar
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Installation Procedure (Continued)
C. Check the gap between the body structure and the center pillar tab front reinforcement rib.
(1) Using a small flashlight or penlight
illuminate the back side of the garnish so
you can locate the reinforcement ribs.
Figure 12.
(2) From the front door check the clearance
between the Center Pillar Garnish tab
front reinforcement rib and the body
structure using the feeler gauge.
Figure 13.
NOTE
When checking the gap between
the front rib and the body structure,
ensure that you are measuring at the
correct location as shown.
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Installation Procedure (Continued)
(3) The position checked on the Center Pillar Garnish must pass the criteria below.
Figure 14. Examples of GOOD and NG Conditions
1
2
1
GOOD: Feeler Gauge Interferes with Ribs
2
GOOD: Feeler Gauge Fits with Tension
3
3
NG: Feeler Gauge Fits Loosely
If condition is NG, reinstall the Center Pillar Garnish.
12. Repeat the inspection on the other side of the vehicle.
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