Instructions to remove trim from B-pillar?

[DWTahoe]

I was wondering if anyone had any instructions to remove the interior trim from the B pillars. Specifically I'm tracking down a rattle that appears to be behind the driver seat belt on the b-pillar. It sounds like metal on metal very small when I hit bumps or rough pavement with every bounce.

I have put pressure on the seat belt, the trim on top of the door, the outside black pieces, basically everything I've read about and nothing stops it. I can actually put my ear almost directly on the panel while I'm driving so I'm pretty sure it's behind there.

If any body knows how to get back there I'd appreciate any insight. I'd take it to the dealer but I'm afraid it will come back worse than it is now.

Thanks.
~DW

 

[mbp1979]

The b-pillar is all held in with clips just remove the bottom door sills front and back and it all just unclips pretty simple.

 

[DWTahoe]

Okay I just didn't want to start pulling in case i missed something. Sometimes you have to pull a lot harder than you think you should need to...then it's too late. I was looking for a manual or something that showed the location of the clips but that search didn't turn up anything for me either.

Thanks.

 

[Numbnuts3]

Okay I just didn't want to start pulling in case i missed something. Sometimes you have to pull a lot harder than you think you should need to...then it's too late. I was looking for a manual or something that showed the location of the clips but that search didn't turn up anything for me either.

Thanks.

If you get around to doing this, some pictures of where everything is would really be appreciated. I've been having the same rattle that has been going on in that same exact location. I'd be willing to take my pillar apart if I knew that I could fix something behind it. Let me know what you find out! Thanks.



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[WingsAA]

If you get around to doing this, some pictures of where everything is would really be appreciated. I've been having the same rattle that has been going on in that same exact location. I'd be willing to take my pillar apart if I knew that I could fix something behind it. Let me know what you find out! Thanks.



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Anyone get this resolved? I'm having the same issue... it's at the dealer now and they heard it initially when riding with me but now that they have it the tech says he can't hear it.
Seems to me it's the belt adjuster or how it's mounted but curious if any of you resolved this.

 

[NYisles1]

I've got same issue but from the C pillar...sounds like a slight pop over bumps or whenever the body stresses. Interested to see what you uncover..

 

[WingsAA]

I've got same issue but from the C pillar...sounds like a slight pop over bumps or whenever the body stresses. Interested to see what you uncover..

Mine is a slight constant rattle but right by me head. I truly believe something behind the belt adjuster came lose or a tensioner spring or something came lose and is rattling in that pillar. I emphasized to the dealer today to remove the pillar and have a look physically. The passenger side doesn't rattle and the adjuster is tighter like its has more tension on it where the drivers side seems more lose like whatever was putting tension on it broke or something.


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[WingsAA]

Quick update. Dealer completely replaced my drivers B-pillar. No more rattle.


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[WingsAA]

Quick update. Dealer completely replaced my drivers B-pillar. No more rattle.


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Well the rattle was still there. Talked with the dealer about it again and they had the vehicle for two days today total and have it resolved.

Turns out it was a loose retractor bracket. They removed and resecured the bracket and it's been quiet now.

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[nsolimini]

Sounds like your exterior trim pieces are starting to come loose. Check these threads all started with a rattle sound behind the seat belt.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/heads-up-black-plastic-door-trim-falls-off.73979/
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2015-suburban-exterior-pillar-covers-popping-off.71188/