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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

  1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement.
  2. Remove the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 708059  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear carpet retainers (1). Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 708061  Size: SH
  6. Using the J 38778 disengage the push-in retainers from the upper garnish molding.
  7. Remove the body pillar upper garnish molding by pulling the panel from the locator holes.
  8. Remove the garnish molding.
  9. Transfer the shoulder belt comfort guide to the new garnish molding, if replacing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 708061  Size: SH
  1. Align the plastic retainers on the body pillar upper garnish molding with the holes in the body pillar.
  2. Push the panel inward in order to secure the push-in retainers.

  3. Object Number: 708059  Size: SH
  4. Install the rear carpet retainers (1). Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement.
  5. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement.
  6. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement.