Garnish Molding Replacement - RF Lock Pillar

GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - RF LOCK PILLAR

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the garnish molding screws.
2. Remove the front passenger's seat belt upper retainer.




3. Remove the bolts that retain the assist handle to the pillar.




4. Pull back on the garnish molding to release the fasteners.
5. Remove the garnish molding.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear side door stepwell lamp.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the electrical connector to the rear side door stepwell lamp.




2. Install the molding to the pillar:
1. Align the fasteners with the slots in the pillar.
2. Press firmly until the fasteners are fully seated.




3. Install the bolts that retain the assist handle to the pillar.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts that retain the assist handle to the pillar to 8 Nm (71 lb in).

4. Install the front passenger's seat belt upper retainer.
5. Install the retaining screws.

Tighten the retaining screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).