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Garnish Molding Replacement - Side Door Lock Pillar (ZRX/Xtreme)



Garnish Molding Replacement - Side Door Lock Pillar (ZRX/Xtreme)

Removal Procedure






Important: The interior garnish molding uses two different size screws. The two forward screws under the motor/actuator cover are short. The remaining eight screws are long.

1. Remove the motor/actuator service cover.
2. Remove the motor actuator cover screw (2).




3. Disengage the switch from the motor/actuator cover.
4. Remove the motor/actuator cover.
5. Remove the two short screws (1, 2), one on each side of the motor/actuator.




6. Using a small flat-bladed tool, gently pry the eight screw covers from the interior garnish molding.
7. Remove the eight screws securing the garnish molding to the lower frame assembly.
8. Remove the garnish molding from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure





1. Position the garnish to the headliner.
2. Loosely install one forward and one rearward screw to the garnish molding in order to hold the garnish molding into position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the remaining screws.
The two short screws are positioned on each side of the motor/actuator.

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).





4. Install the switch to the motor/actuator cover.
5. Install the motor/actuator cover (1) to the garnish molding.
6. Install the screw (2).

Tighten the screw to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

7. Connect the electrical connector.
8. Install the motor/actuator service cover.