[Winter] Replace the original B-pillar (outer) decorative panel_vehicles, vehicles

[Winter] Replace the original B-pillar (outer) decorative panel

September 23, 2024

The car had been unconscious for more than two years,
Previously, I found that the B-pillar trim board was a little crooked,
I didn’t care too much. Recently, the more I looked at it, the more awkward it became.
I went to the after-sales service to claim compensation, but the after-sales service said that this thing could not be replaced.
Said he had not replaced it for others, and then asked them to consult the manufacturer.
The manufacturer replied that it was within the scope of the claim, and then said that it would help me place the order.
Everyone knows the ordering process,
There is not a month and a half before goods cannot arrive.
The after-sales service advised me that it would not affect my use, so why should I replace it?
I thought about it and it made sense. It was troublesome to tear it down.
I thought at home all morning, and then I saw the gap in the decorative board again
I wasn’t particularly comfortable, so I went to a certain treasure to find accessories.
After looking for several stores, they had other accessories, but they didn’t have the B-pillar decorative board.
After searching for most of the morning, I didn’t plan to change again.
After thinking about it at night, I still had to change it. That thing looked too awkward.
I am also afraid that the gap will become wider and wider in the future and affect others.
Finally, I asked the house that bought atmosphere lights at his house before,
He said he had the goods, and then I felt relieved.
After simple communication, confirm the accessories,
The seller arranged for delivery in the afternoon and arrived at noon the next day.
Then he took the parts and ran to the after-sales replacement.
Okay, the picture above below,

The top is curled, and then there is a small cut on the bottom,

New decorative panels

The membrane hasn’t been torn yet,

This way, the gap feels wider when you look inside

Prepare to start dismantling, first use a screwdriver to tear apart the adhesive tape next to the decorative board

After the adhesive tape is pulled away, it is fixed by three screws inside (this adhesive tape is very tight,)

Three screws were removed, the decorative panel was removed, and this is what happened inside

This is the removal of the old decorative board, which has obviously been deformed

This is the replaced decorative board. It looks much more comfortable.

The decorative panels are indeed from the original factory,
Because before I replaced it, I was worried that it wasn’t the original part.
I am worried that after the old one is removed, the new one will not be able to install it.
Now after replacing it, I find that my worries are unnecessary.
Okay, that’s all for today.