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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1453842  Size: SH
  1. Remove the endgate center molding. Refer to Endgate Center Molding Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor bolt. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 1 Rear in Seat Belts.
  3. Open the endgate.

  4. Object Number: 1453838  Size: SH
  5. Pull the center pillar upper garnish (1) away from the body towards the center of the vehicle to release the clips.
  6. Remove the seat belt from the center pillar upper garnish (1), through the opening on the trim.
  7. Remove the center pillar upper garnish (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1453838  Size: SH
  1. Position the center pillar upper garnish (1) to the center pillar.
  2. Feed the seat belt through the opening in the center pillar garnish (1).
  3. Align the garnish molding clips to the center pillar.
  4. Push the center pillar upper garnish (1) towards the body to engage the clips.

  5. Object Number: 1453842  Size: SH
  6. Install the rear seat belt lower anchor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 1 Rear in Seat Belts.
  7. Install the endgate center molding. Refer to Endgate Center Molding Replacement .