Denton

I have seen this topic discussed over and over again. The finish on the exterior B Pillars gets a spiderweb effect and then starts to peel.

I am experiencing the same problem on my 2000 TL and would like to either refinish myself or take it to a bodyshop for repair.

In all the posts, I am unable to find any usefull information regarding the removal of these exterior B Pillar pieces.

Does anyone have instructions for the removal and reinstallation of these?

TommiGSR

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put a carbon fiber finish on it!

Denton

Again, another reply posted with no usefull information or removal / re-installation instructions.

Lawaia

The trim is held on by 2 screws; 1 on top and on one th bottom. You need to remove the inner door trim to access the screws. Pretty simple stuff that doesn't warrant a DIY.

optomos

Oh, so those are replacable? didnt know that.

Denton

I was at the dealer today and spoke to some one at the parts counter.

They can order the replacement trim pieces. The replacements have a different part number than the originals. He states that there shouldn't be a finish problem on the replacement parts.

He also gave me a copy of some instructions that were on a service bulletin regarding the replacement procedure. It's bulletin 04-033.

It looks like one screw on the top that comes in from the back (interior). And three more screws that come in from the side (behind the 'glass run channel').

JPritch

Going in Saturday to have mine addressed.

optomos

Ok im confused on what B pillars are considered and the problems. Any picks?

optomos

Nevermind. I figured it out.

sandiegotl

how much for the replacement pieces???