Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement Suburban

1. Remove the door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
2. Remove the seat belt pillar anchors, and the side door lock pillars only.



3. Remove the pillar molding screws with the convenience package.



4. Remove the pillar molding screws without the convenience package.
5. Remove the Pillar moldings.

1. Install the pillar moldings.



2. Install the pillar moldings screws to the pillar with the convenience package.




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.

3. Install the pillar moldings screws to the pillar without the convenience package.

Tighten
Tighten the pillar molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

4. Install the seat belt anchors to the pillars.
5. Install the door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .

Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement Crew Cab

1. Remove the door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement Door Sill Plate Replacement .
2. Remove the seat belt pillar anchors, the side door lock pillars only.



3. Remove the pillar molding screws.
4. Remove the pillar moldings.

1. Install the pillar moldings.

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.

2. Install the pillar moldings screws to the pillar.

Tighten
Tighten the pillar molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

3. Install the seat belt anchors to the pillars.
4. Install the door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement Door Sill Plate Replacement .

Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement Utility

1. Remove the door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement Door Sill Plate Replacement .
2. Remove the seat belt pillar anchors, the side door lock pillars only.



3. Remove the pillar molding screws.
4. Remove the Pillar moldings.

1. Install the pillar moldings.

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.

2. Install the pillar moldings screws to the pillar.

Tighten
Tighten the pillar molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

3. Install the seat belt anchors to the pillars.
4. Install the door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement Door Sill Plate Replacement .