Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon)

Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Upper Trim Plate Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
2. Unsnap the shoulder belt fastener cover and remove the shoulder belt attaching fastener.
3. Remove the shoulder belt adjuster knob by unsnapping the locking clip with an awl.
4. Starting at the upper rear section of the molding, pull firmly at the clip locations to disengage the molding from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Place the forward edge of the molding to the windshield pillar base. Align the clips and push firmly to engage the molding clips at the forward edge of the vehicle.
2. Locate the upper garnish molding center pillar tab in seat belt mid guide.

Important: On sunroof equipped vehicles, ensure that the sunroof wiring is not pinched.


3. Install the shoulder belt. Make sure that it is not twisted.
4. Align the remaining clip of garnish molding to the vehicle and push firmly at the clip locations to secure the remaining clips.

Caution: Apply Loctite 242(R) Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.

5. Torque the fastener.

Tighten the front shoulder belt Bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

6. Snap the shoulder belt fastener cover.
7. Install the shoulder belt adjuster knob.
8. Install the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Upper Trim Plate Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
9. Check the function of the shoulder belts.