GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 STS 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Interior Trim and Paneling 🢒 Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1455769 Size: SH
  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the screw cover at the top of the garnish molding.
  3. Remove the screw from the garnish molding.
  4. Pull inward on the garnish molding to release the top of the molding from the headliner.
  5. Pull inward at the center of the garnish molding to release the center part of the garnish molding.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1455769 Size: SH
  1. Position the base of the garnish molding to the outside of the instrument panel pad.
  2. Position the molding to the windshield pillar, aligning the tabs to the retention clips on the windshield pillar.
  3. Push inward on the garnish molding to secure the windshield pillar and headliner.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the fastener.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the screw cover.