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Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Lower



Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Lower

Removal Procedure

1. On the coupe, remove the upper garnish molding on the lock pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion.
3. Remove the rear carpet retainer.




4. Lower the rear folding seat back:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Pull the latch release handle.




5. Remove the push-in retainer.
6. Disengage the clips by pulling at the clip locations.
7. Slide the lock pillar trim out from underneath the seat belt webbing.
8. Remove the lower garnish molding at the lock pillar from the vehicle.
9. Remove the rerouter from the child shoulder belt guide.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rerouter to the child shoulder belt guide.
2. Position the lower garnish molding at the lock pillar, under the seat belt webbing.
3. Install the trim clips by pushing at the clip locations.
4. Install the push-in retainer.
5. Install the door opening seal over the edge of the trim.
6. Lift the rear folding seat back and latch into place. Pull up on the seat back to ensure that the latch is engaged.
7. Install the rear carpet retainer.
8. Install the rear seat cushion.
9. Inspect the rear seat belt for proper operation.
10. On the coupe, install the upper garnish molding on the lock pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper.