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Garnish Molding Replacement - Hinge Pillar



Garnish Molding Replacement - Hinge Pillar

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the upper push pin fastener using a trim panel tool.
2. Remove the fuse box door and pull on the hinge pillar molding at the clip location to disengage the molding.
3. Slide the hinge pillar molding out from under the carpet retainer and remove the hinge pillar molding.



Installation Procedure





1.
Slide the hinge pillar molding into the carpet retainer.
2. Position the hinge pillar molding to the body and install it by pushing gently at the clip location.
3. Install the hinge pillar molding upper push pin fastener.
4. Install the fuse box door.
5. Install the weatherstrip over the hinge pillar molding cover using a flat-blade tool.