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For 1990-2009 cars only

Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement for Chevrolet Malibu 2007

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Partially remove the front door weather-strip. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1179350  Size: SH
  4. Remove the cover from the garnish trim fasteners.

  5. Object Number: 1179322  Size: SH
  6. Remove the garnish trim fasteners.

  7. Object Number: 1179406  Size: SH
  8. Starting at the top, remove the windshield garnish trim by pulling straight out.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1179406  Size: SH
  1. Starting at the bottom, install the windshield garnish trim.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1179322  Size: SH
  3. Install the garnish trim fastener.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 3 N·m (26 lb in).


    Object Number: 1179350  Size: SH
  5. Install the cover to the garnish trim fastener.
  6. Install the front door weather-strip. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement .
  7. Enable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.