Removing A-pillar cover - Toyota Yaris Forums

DenverDave · 01-19-2010, 10:11 AM

I managed to get the cover unsnapped, but can't pull it clear of the pillar because there is a plastic piece with a knob on the end of it thru the slot on the cover. I can probably force the knob thru the slot with some needle-nose pliers, but I was wondering what purpose it served. Should I just cut it off?

Kongo-Otto · 01-19-2010, 12:15 PM

You have to rotate the (yellow?) knob by 90° to push it through the hole. Its some kind of a retainer system. If the curtain shield airbag pops out of the roof this knob holds the cover in place (with a little clearance of course). Don't cut it off.

DenverDave · 01-19-2010, 03:55 PM

I stopped by Toyota and talked to a guy in the Parts Dept. He couldn't find a diagram that depicted the piece, so he came out to my car and I showed it to him. His first comment was that it had to do with the air bag system, and that was probably why Toyota didn't offer an auto-dimming mirror as an option in 2010. He recommended against running a wire down the A-pillar because it could interfere with the air bag deployment. This is probably not enough to deter those of you who are experts, but it was enough to deter me. All I wanted was a temp and compass display, so I was going to install a CIPA 36400 mirror. Too much trouble, and it's not that cheap anyway. I took a photo of the piece but couldn't figure out how to attach it.

b_hickman11 · 01-19-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverDave

I stopped by Toyota and talked to a guy in the Parts Dept. He couldn't find a diagram that depicted the piece, so he came out to my car and I showed it to him. His first comment was that it had to do with the air bag system, and that was probably why Toyota didn't offer an auto-dimming mirror as an option in 2010. He recommended against running a wire down the A-pillar because it could interfere with the air bag deployment. This is probably not enough to deter those of you who are experts, but it was enough to deter me. All I wanted was a temp and compass display, so I was going to install a CIPA 36400 mirror. Too much trouble, and it's not that cheap anyway. I took a photo of the piece but couldn't figure out how to attach it.

I installed the auto-dim mirror and homelink in my Yaris from my 2005 Tacoma. I ran the wires down the A column in my 08 Yaris which doesn't have the side airbags. You could try to run the wires down the B column or C column.

pariahdecss · 01-20-2010, 07:18 PM

Yes it is a retaining clip - you have to rotate it to get the cover off - but don't cut it, it is there for a reason . . . to prevent the A pillar cover from impaling you if the side curtain air bags deploy

Lars · 12-08-2013, 02:35 AM

Could anyone post some pics for this? Please?

I want to replace my tweeters... :/

Many thanks!

Lars · 12-08-2013, 03:11 AM

I found a very nice how-to to get the a-pillar off here:

http://highfields-arc.co.uk/vehicles.../yaris2006.htm

If someone could post some pics for this it would be great... otherwise maybe I'll be the one doing it :p

Thanks!

dj92 · 12-08-2013, 04:24 AM

I've pulled a wire for my handsfree mic and a wire for the dimming mirror (from a Corolla, I still did not manage to make it fit...), I simply tied them to the wire which is already running down and checked whether it would interfere with the airbag - I doubt it will.

01-19-2010, 10:11 AM	#1
DenverDave Drives: 2010 Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 9	Removing A-pillar cover I managed to get the cover unsnapped, but can't pull it clear of the pillar because there is a plastic piece with a knob on the end of it thru the slot on the cover. I can probably force the knob thru the slot with some needle-nose pliers, but I was wondering what purpose it served. Should I just cut it off?

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01-19-2010, 12:15 PM	#2
Kongo-Otto Drives: '09 Yaris & '10 Auris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 268	You have to rotate the (yellow?) knob by 90° to push it through the hole. Its some kind of a retainer system. If the curtain shield airbag pops out of the roof this knob holds the cover in place (with a little clearance of course). Don't cut it off.

01-19-2010, 03:55 PM	#3
DenverDave Drives: 2010 Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 9	I stopped by Toyota and talked to a guy in the Parts Dept. He couldn't find a diagram that depicted the piece, so he came out to my car and I showed it to him. His first comment was that it had to do with the air bag system, and that was probably why Toyota didn't offer an auto-dimming mirror as an option in 2010. He recommended against running a wire down the A-pillar because it could interfere with the air bag deployment. This is probably not enough to deter those of you who are experts, but it was enough to deter me. All I wanted was a temp and compass display, so I was going to install a CIPA 36400 mirror. Too much trouble, and it's not that cheap anyway. I took a photo of the piece but couldn't figure out how to attach it.

01-20-2010, 07:18 PM	#5
pariahdecss Yarisomniac Drives: 2009 5spd LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 54	Yes it is a retaining clip - you have to rotate it to get the cover off - but don't cut it, it is there for a reason . . . to prevent the A pillar cover from impaling you if the side curtain air bags deploy

12-08-2013, 02:35 AM	#6
Lars Yaris beginner View User's Garage Drives: Yaris XP9F Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 64	Could anyone post some pics for this? Please? I want to replace my tweeters... :/ Many thanks!

12-08-2013, 03:11 AM	#7
Lars Yaris beginner View User's Garage Drives: Yaris XP9F Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 64	I found a very nice how-to to get the a-pillar off here: http://highfields-arc.co.uk/vehicles.../yaris2006.htm If someone could post some pics for this it would be great... otherwise maybe I'll be the one doing it :p Thanks!

12-08-2013, 04:24 AM	#8
dj92 Embracing Curves View User's Garage Drives: '14 Prius Executive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: mid-western Germany Posts: 256	I've pulled a wire for my handsfree mic and a wire for the dimming mirror (from a Corolla, I still did not manage to make it fit...), I simply tied them to the wire which is already running down and checked whether it would interfere with the airbag - I doubt it will.