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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the driver side front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  2. Remove the body side rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 318810  Size: SH
  4. Remove the driver side body side front trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Pull at the bottom of the garnish molding in order to release the retaining clips.
  6. Pull down at the top of the garnish molding in order to release the retaining clips.
  7. Remove the left body side upper garnish molding from the vehicle.
  8. Inspect the left body side upper garnish molding for broken or missing retaining clips. Replace the retaining clips as needed.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 318810  Size: SH
  1. Install the left body side upper garnish molding to the vehicle.
  2. Press on the left body side upper garnish molding in order to engage the retaining clips.
  3. Install the left body side upper trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Install the body side rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Install the driver side front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .