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Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement




Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the door.
2. Remove the screw cover at the top of the garnish molding.
3. Remove the screw from the garnish molding.
4. Pull inward on the garnish molding to release the top of the molding from the headliner.
5. Pull inward at the center of the garnish molding to release the center part of the garnish molding.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the base of the garnish molding to the outside of the instrument panel pad.
2. Position the molding to the windshield pillar, aligning the tabs to the retention clips on the windshield pillar.
3. Push inward on the garnish molding to secure the windshield pillar and headliner.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the fastener and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
5. Install the screw cover.