Removal Procedure
- Partially detach the weatherstrip. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement .
- Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
- Disengage the windshield garnish moulding (2) from the A pillar body panel (1).
- Remove the windshield garnish moulding to A pillar body panel retaining strap (1) from the windshield garnish moulding (2).
- Remove the windshield garnish moulding (2) from the vehicle.
Important: If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain air bags. Refer to SIR Caution .
Important: Carefully pull the windshield garnish moulding (2) away from the A pillar body panel (1) to disengage the windshield garnish moulding retaining clips (3) from the A pillar body panel (1).
Important: Rotate the windshield garnish moulding to A pillar body panel retaining strap (1) to align the slot in the windshield garnish moulding (2).
Installation Procedure
- Install the windshield garnish moulding to A pillar body panel retaining strap (1) to the windshield garnish moulding (2).
- Install the windshield garnish moulding (2) ensuring the bottom edge is correctly located in the instrument panel trim.
- Engage the windshield garnish moulding (2) to the A pillar body panel (1).
- Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
- Attach the weatherstrip. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement .
Important: Rotate the windshield garnish moulding to A pillar body panel retaining strap (1) to align the slot in the windshield garnish moulding (2).
Caution: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.
Important: Ensure the windshield garnish moulding retaining clips (3) are correctly engaged in the A pillar body panel (1).
