Remove b-pillar 2nd Gen TL [56k Beware]
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OR you host the picture at a 3rd party site, like Photobucket, and link it here.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/how-post-your-favorite-pics-avatar-556986/ - How to Post Pics.
(PM would've been a more appropriate way to get assistance with your pic posting problem.)
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: NOVA
I did my CF Pillar Project and people wanted instructions on how to remove the B-pillars. Well, here it is
-------------------FRONT-------------------
1] I'll be working on the FRONT LEFT door
2] Roll down window and open door
3] LIGHTLY peel back the inner weather strip, you will see that it's held on by plastic tab attached to the door. What you want to do it SLIDE the plastic tab out of the weather strip and counter-clockwise to 9:00
4] After that you can PEEL the inner weather strip back more...exposing the screw....unscrew it
5] Now slip your fingers through the window weather strip .
6] Pull in a "UP and OUT" motion.
7] Pull the entire window weather strip out, exposing the 3 screws...remove them
8] All the screws are removed now (4 total). The pillar is held on by 2 tabs. Wiggle the pillar to loosen it up a bit...after that wiggle in a "UP and Toward" motion to get the pillar out
9] After you are done with what you are doing...it's time to put it back. Place the pillar back on. I found it easier to put back the weather strip by RISING the window 1-2 inch so the strip can have to track to move. Place the strip back...patiently work it back in.
10] Make sure the weather strip is position back properly.
------------Rear----------
1] I'll be working on the REAR RIGHT DOOR. Again, roll down window and open door
2] Again, Pull back on the inner weather strip exposing the screw, remove it
3] Again, slide your fingers through the window weather strip and pull in a "UP and OUT" motion.
4] Again, pull the entire window weather strip out on that side exposing the 3 screws and remove them
5] Now all 4 screws are removed and wiggle the pillar out in a "UP and Toward" motion.
6] After you are donw, raise the window up 1-2 inchs to make it easier to place the strip back.
7] Work the weather strip back in to its normal position
-------------------FRONT-------------------
1] I'll be working on the FRONT LEFT door
2] Roll down window and open door
3] LIGHTLY peel back the inner weather strip, you will see that it's held on by plastic tab attached to the door. What you want to do it SLIDE the plastic tab out of the weather strip and counter-clockwise to 9:00
4] After that you can PEEL the inner weather strip back more...exposing the screw....unscrew it
5] Now slip your fingers through the window weather strip .
6] Pull in a "UP and OUT" motion.
7] Pull the entire window weather strip out, exposing the 3 screws...remove them
8] All the screws are removed now (4 total). The pillar is held on by 2 tabs. Wiggle the pillar to loosen it up a bit...after that wiggle in a "UP and Toward" motion to get the pillar out
9] After you are done with what you are doing...it's time to put it back. Place the pillar back on. I found it easier to put back the weather strip by RISING the window 1-2 inch so the strip can have to track to move. Place the strip back...patiently work it back in.
10] Make sure the weather strip is position back properly.
------------Rear----------
1] I'll be working on the REAR RIGHT DOOR. Again, roll down window and open door
2] Again, Pull back on the inner weather strip exposing the screw, remove it
3] Again, slide your fingers through the window weather strip and pull in a "UP and OUT" motion.
4] Again, pull the entire window weather strip out on that side exposing the 3 screws and remove them
5] Now all 4 screws are removed and wiggle the pillar out in a "UP and Toward" motion.
6] After you are donw, raise the window up 1-2 inchs to make it easier to place the strip back.
7] Work the weather strip back in to its normal position
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2012
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For my fellow 2003 TL owners:
You must peel back the rubber in the channel that the window travels in until you see the metal channel. There you will find 3 phillips head screws. Remove them. Behind the weatherstripping at the top of the door is another screw, Remove that too. Pull up and out to remove the "garnish".
Sand off the clear coat. Paint with black spray paint meant for exterior plastic, then top with clearcoat when dry.
You must peel back the rubber in the channel that the window travels in until you see the metal channel. There you will find 3 phillips head screws. Remove them. Behind the weatherstripping at the top of the door is another screw, Remove that too. Pull up and out to remove the "garnish".
Sand off the clear coat. Paint with black spray paint meant for exterior plastic, then top with clearcoat when dry.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2012
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Here are some pics. The first pic is the one at the top behind the weatherstripping. The second is where the other three screws can be found. You have to pull the rubber completely out of the channel. I STRONGLY suggest you note how it tucks into the door at the bottom before you pull it out.
Last edited by B.TL; Jul 30, 2013 at 11:18 PM.
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