Front Side Door Molding Replacement Rendezvous

1. Open the front door.




Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

2. A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the molding and the door to help release the retainers.

Pull the upper edge of the front door body side molding out, in order to release the retainers.

3. Remove the front door body side molding from the door.




Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

4. Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the support retainer.



5. Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.



6. Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.



7. Remove the front door body side molding support from the door.

1. Position the support retainer with the notch down and the retainers to the holes in the door panel.



2. Install in the center pins of the retainers using a small hammer.
3. Position the lower flange of the front door body side molding to the retainer support and align the tab to the notch in the retainer support.
4. Position the upper edge of the front door body side molding retainer clips to the holes in the door panel.
5. Install the retainer clips to the door panel by pressing in until fully seated.
6. Close the front door.