Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Sedan/Wagon)

Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Sedan/Wagon)

Removal Procedure

Caution: If energy absorber is removed or damaged it must be replaced with a new part. If omitted, the vehicle will not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), subjecting the retailer to possible civil penalties for making the vehicle inoperative to the FMVSS, and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.




1. Move the front seat to the full forward position.
2. Starting at the center pillar pull firmly on the front and rear lower garnish/sill moldings to partially remove them.
3. Remove the rear carpet retainer.
4. Pull firmly at the clip locations to disengage the center pillar molding.
5. Remove the center pillar lower trim finish panel.

Installation Procedure

1. Route the shoulder belt into the center pillar lower trim finish panel.
2. Install the center pillar lower trim finish panel by guiding in the molding at the attaching points and pushing firmly at the clip locations.
3. Press firmly at the clip locations to install the front and rear lower garnish/sill moldings.

Important: The outboard tabs of molding must be positioned under the weather-strip after installation.


4. Install the rear carpet retainer.
5. Check the shoulder belt operation after the center pillar lower trim installation.