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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear passenger seats when needed. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear door frame opening garnish molding. Refer to Rear Door Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the driver side body side rear trim panel as needed. Refer to Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the passenger side rear corner trim panel as needed. Refer to Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Remove the body side rear lower garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Remove the body side rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 318821  Size: SH
  8. Pull down on the upper corners of the garnish molding in order to disengage the retaining clips.
  9. Pull in order to disengage the remaining retaining clips.
  10. Remove the rear corner garnish molding from the vehicle.
  11. Inspect the rear corner garnish molding for broken or missing retaining clips. Replace the retaining clips as needed.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 318821  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear corner garnish molding to the vehicle.
  2. Press on the rear corner garnish molding in order to engage the retaining clips.
  3. Install the body side rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the body side rear lower garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Install the rear door frame opening garnish molding. Refer to Rear Door Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Install the driver side body side rear trim panel as needed. Refer to Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the passenger side rear corner trim panel as needed. Refer to Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Install the rear passenger seats as needed. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement in Seats.