Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Upper

WINDSHIELD UPPER GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the fastener cover from the windshield upper garnish molding, by prying at the bottom edge.

NOTE:
- Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
- If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.




2. Remove the fastener from the garnish molding.
3. Starting at the top, gently pull on the garnish molding to disengage the clips.
4. Remove the molding from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the windshield upper garnish molding to the top of the instrument panel. Align the molding to the body structure.




2. Gently push at the clip locations to install the garnish molding.

IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is equipped with a side inflator module, position the module tether rearward of the molding attaching clips.

3. Install the fastener.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the fastener to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Install the fastener plug to the garnish molding.
5. Replace the door seal over the edge of the garnish molding.