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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 ION 🢒 Body 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 888381 Size: SH

    Caution: Use care when working around the roof rail inflator module because sharp objects may puncture the roof rail airbag and the airbag will not deploy correctly.

    In order to avoid personal injury, if any part of the module is damaged replace the entire module

  1. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry off the screw cover.
  2. Remove the screw from the lock pillar upper garnish molding.
  3. Remove the rear defroster harness to prevent damage.
  4. Pull at the clip locations to disengage the garnish molding. Remove the lock pillar upper garnish molding.
  5. On the coupe, carefully disengage the lower tabs from the lower garnish molding on the lock pillar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 888381 Size: SH
  1. Position the lower tabs of the upper molding in the slots of the lower molding.
  2. Position the lock pillar upper garnish molding in the vehicle. Install the molding by pushing the molding over the clip locations.

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

  3. Install the screw to the lock pillar upper garnish molding.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2.3 N·m (21 lb in).

  4. Install the screw trim cover.
  5. Install the rear defroster harness.
  6. Replace the door opening seal over the trim edge.