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For 1990-2009 cars only

Center Pillar Applique Replacement Model

Removal Procedure

  1. Open both of the doors.

  2. Object Number: 243374  Size: SH
  3. Unsnap the center pillar outer applique at the top of the cover.
  4. Slide the applique down.

  5. Object Number: 243378  Size: SH
  6. Remove the center pillar outer applique retainer plate screws.
  7. Remove the center pillar outer applique weatherstrip.
  8. Remove the roof rail drip molding. Refer to Molding Replacement -- Body Side Roof Drip.
  9. Remove the center pillar outer applique retainer plate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 243378  Size: SH
  1. Install the center pillar outer applique retainer plate.
  2. Install the roof rail drip molding. Refer to Molding Replacement -- Body Side Roof Drip.
  3. Install the center pillar outer applique weatherstrip.
  4. Install the center pillar outer applique plate screws.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the applique plate screws to XX N·m (XX lb in).


    Object Number: 243374  Size: SH
  6. Slide the center pillar outer applique upwards while snapping into place.
  7. Close both doors.