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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Alero 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 276545 Size: SH
  1. Remove the lower trim panel from the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Pull out the door weatherstrips as required.
  3. Remove the shoulder belt guide cover.
  4. Remove the shoulder belt guide bolt.
  5. Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the clips from the upper trim panel (1) on the center pillar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 276545 Size: SH
  1. Align the retaining clips on the trim panel (1) to the center pillar.
  2. Press in to secure the retaining clips.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the shoulder belt bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  4. Install the shoulder belt guide cover.
  5. Install the lower trim panel to the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the door weatherstrips.