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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

  1. Remove the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  2. Remove the side door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  3. Remove the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 313694  Size: SH
  5. Remove the body pillar lower trim panel retainers using the J 38778 .
  6. Remove the body pillar lower trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 313694  Size: SH
  1. Install the body pillar lower trim panel from the vehicle.
  2. Install the body pillar lower trim panel retainers by aligning the retainers with the holes and pushing in on the retainers to secure.
  3. Install the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the side door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Install the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  6. Install door opening seals to edges of body pillar lower trim panel.