Garnish Molding Replacement - Side Door Opening Frame

GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - SIDE DOOR OPENING FRAME

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the garnish molding screw.




2. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the door opening garnish molding on the retainers at the windshield pillar.
3. Remove the molding from one retainer in the center of the door opening.This retainer will stay with the vehicle, not the molding.
4. Slide the molding up past the following components in order to remove the molding from the vehicle:
- The cowl side trim panel
- The knee bolster
- The instrument panel

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Slide the molding past the following components in order to install the molding to the vehicle:
- The instrument panel
- The knee bolster
- Behind the cowl side panel trim
2. Align the fasteners at the windshield pillar.
3. Press the fasteners into place until the fasteners seat fully.
4. Install the tab on the molding in the clip in the center of the door opening.
5. Install the screw that retains the end of the molding to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the screw that retains the end of the molding to 2 Nm (18 lb in).