Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Upper

Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Upper

Removal Procedure





1. Unsnap the fastener cover from the D-ring bolt .
2. Remove the D-ring bolt.
3. Remove the shoulder belt from the center pillar.




4. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the height adjuster button from the shoulder belt, by prying at the top and the bottom slots and pulling on the button.




5. Remove the fastener cover from the center pillar garnish molding by inserting a small flat-bladed tool in the gap at the forward vertical side of the cover.
6. Remove the center pin of the garnish molding fastener by using needle-nose pliers.
7. Starting at the top, gently pull on the garnish molding to disengage the attaching clips.




8. Remove the garnish molding by sliding the molding up and disengaging the inside clips from the lower garnish molding.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the center pillar garnish molding over the lower garnish molding with the bottom tabs behind the lower molding.
2. Gently push at the clip locations to install the garnish molding.
3. Insert the weather-stripping over the trim edge.
4. Install the center pin of the garnish molding fastener
5. Install the fastener cover to the garnish molding




6. Install the height adjuster knob.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

7. Install the shoulder belt assembly and fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

8. Press on the shoulder belt fastener cover until the cover snaps closed.
9. Ensure proper operation of the seat belt.