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How to Replace C Pillar Trim 2005-10 Chrysler 300

Created on: 2017-02-09

How to remove and install a cracked or broken interior C Pillar trim on an 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 Chrysler 300.

  1. step 1 :Removing the C Pillar Trim
    • Feel the bracket underneath the rear seat and pull up firmly
    • Remove the lower seat cushion
    • Pull the tabs and lower the rear seat
    • Fold back the flap and remove the 10mm bolt from the side seat cushion
    • Pull the side seat cushion up and out
    • Repeat this process for the other side
    • Remove the two Phillips head screws in the pillar trim
    • Pop the top of the panel out and up
    • Remove the trim
    • Remove the T50 Torx from the seat belt
    • Pry the seat pillar out
    • Remove the trim
  2. step 2 :Installing the C Pillar Trim
    • Insert the seat belt through the pillar
    • Press the pillar trim into place
    • Pull the interior weatherstrip over the c pillar
    • Tighten the T50 Torx bolt to the seat belt
    • Torque the bolt to 25 foot-pounds
    • Install the bottom and then top of the lower c pillar
    • Tighten the two Phillips head screws to the trim
    • Tighten the 10mm screw to the trim
    • Tighten the 10mm bolts to the cushion
    • Press on the back seat, push down, lock it in

Tools needed

  • Socket Extensions

    Torque Wrench

    Phillips Head Screwdriver

    10mm Socket

    Ratchet

    Trim Tool Set

    T50 Socket

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In this video we're going to be working with our 2006 Chrysler 300. We're going to show you how to move and replace your interior C pillar trim. This will allow you access to components like your antenna, defroster grid, and the seat belts.

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Here are the items you'll need for this repair: 10mm sockets, ratchet, socket extension, T50 Torx bit, Phillips head screwdriver, torque wrench, interior removal trim tool

Remove the rear seat cushion. To do this, you'll grab right where you feel the bracket underneath and pop up firmly, and there's another one on the opposite side. Lift out and remove the lower seat cushion. Pull the tabs to lower the rear seats. Fold down the little flaps, and you'll find a 10mm bolt for the side seat cushion on each side. Remove that with a 10mm socket and ratchet. Once the bolt is removed, firmly grab the top of the seat cushion and pull out to release the clip. We'll repeat this process with the opposite side.

Remove the two Phillips head screws in the lower seat panel. Now you may need to fold this seat up in order to get to the lower screw. Pop the top of the panel out and then up and repeat this process with the lower panel on the opposite side. Use a T50 Torx to remove the seat belt bolt. Once the bolt is out, lower the seat back down. Pop the C pillar off. The last one in the back corner is the trickiest. You're going to actually want to reach back there and pop that manually so you don't break it. Pull your seat belt through the panel. Repeat these steps on the opposite side.

Reinstall the seat belt through the C pillar. Line up the C pillar and snap all of the tabs back into place. Be sure to pull the interior weatherstrip over the C pillar before snapping it entirely into place. Reinstall the T50 Torx bolt at the bottom of your seat belt. Tighten it down and then torque to 25 foot-pounds. You'll have to fold the seat down and install the bottom of the C pillar cover first, then snap the top in. Lay the seat back up and install your two Phillips head screws.

Reinstall the seat panel. Remember to snap the top into place and reinstall your 10mm screw on- And repeat this process on the other side. Reinstall the back seat. Make sure that you pull all of your seat belt buckles up to the appropriate slots in the seat. Slide the rear down into place. Line up the front and then push down to lock it in.

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