Center Pillar R&R

Included Operations

Remove and install:

Front seat

Remove and install or replace:

Pillar trim

Lock striker

Sill plates

Loosen and pull back:

Carpet and/or insulation as required

Cloth type headliner at pillar

Remove and replace caulking for standard factory application

Deduct 1.0 hour if roof also replaced.

Sectioning of a panel may or may not be recommended by vehicle manufacturer. This procedure should only be performed when a qualified and knowledgeable technician has determined that the operation does not jeopardize the integrity of the vehicle.

Not Included Operations

Refinish center pillar

Remove and/or apply:

Anti-corrosion rust resistant materials

Remove and install preformed or molded type headliner

Remove and install or replace:

Door hinges

Wiring and/or wiring harness

Decals (example: EPA, body identification, caution/danger)

Drill holes for installing trim

FULL PANEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - Labor times are for replacement at factory seams if feasible. However, many center pillars cannot be replaced at factory seams because the roof panel overlaps the center pillar. If a center pillar is designed in this manner and a section time is not listed, the time in the text represents replacement of the panel at the most practical area - usually below the roof seam. This method is considered a full panel replacement.