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Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement




Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.




2. Lower the seat belt D-ring adjuster.
3. Remove the fastener from the D-ring.
4. Remove the D-ring.
5. Starting at the top, remove the garnish molding by pulling forward.

Installation Procedure

1. Starting at the bottom, install the garnish molding to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Position the seat belt D-ring and install the D-ring fastener.

Tighten the fastener to 35 Nm (25 lb ft).

3. Enable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.