Abstract: In a pillar trim mounting structure, a clip mount is protruded from the center of the back of an upper end of a center pillar trim; locking pieces are provided on both sides thereof; a clip mounted on the clip mount and the locking pieces are fitted in a mounting hole and locking holes of a center pillar panel, respectively, so that the strength of mounting the pillar trim is increased and the center pillar trim become disengaged even when an air bag is activated. Since the conventional bolt is eliminated, the ornamental cap is also eliminated and a simple appearance can be achieved. When the air bag is activated, an upper surface of each of the locking pieces work as a barrier or a guide and prevents the air bag from entering the center pillar trim and the air bag can be guided in a proper direction of expansion.

Abstract: A vehicle trunk lid opening mechanism including a lid pivotally mounted to the trunk, and two torsion bars which are arranged to produce, when the lid is closed, a torsional force to urge the lid to open. One end of each torsion bar is connected to the lid hinge and the other end of each bar is retained in a mounting hole formed in a panel of a body pillar located in the trunk.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure, comprises: a pair of rear wheel housing each having inner and outer housing half portions, and inner and outer flange portions respectively extending radially outwardly from the outer circumferences of said housing half portions, said inner and outer flange portions being integral with said housing half portions and connected to each other for forming in combination said rear wheel housing; said outer flange portion being bent in a lateral direction of said rear wheel housing; a pair of rear pillar inner panels each having a lower end portion connected to each of said outer flange portions; and a pair of side sills extending in parallel with each other and projecting forwardly from said rear wheel housings, respectively, each of said side sills having inner and outer side sill half portions, and inner and outer flange portions respectively extending upwardly from the upper ends of said side sill half portions, said inner and outer flange portions being integral with said side sill ha