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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1650910 Size: SH
  1. Unsnap the height adjuster cover.
  2. Remove the D-ring bolt.
  3. Remove the shoulder belt from the center pillar.

    4. Object Number: 987721 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fastener cover from the center pillar garnish molding by inserting a small flat-bladed tool in the gap at the forward vertical side of the cover.
  5. Remove the center pin of the garnish molding fastener by using needle-nose pliers.
  6. Starting at the top, gently pull on the garnish molding to disengage the attaching clips.

    7. Object Number: 977195 Size: SH
  7. Remove the garnish molding by sliding the molding up and disengaging the inside clips from the lower garnish molding.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 977195 Size: SH
  1. Position the center pillar garnish molding over the lower garnish molding with the bottom tabs behind the lower molding.
  2. Gently push at the clip locations to install the garnish molding.
  3. Insert the weatherstripping over the trim edge.
  4. Install the center pin of the garnish molding fastener.
  5. Install the fastener cover to the garnish molding.

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

  6. Install the shoulder belt assembly and fasteners.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  7. Press on the shoulder belt height adjuster cover until the cover snaps closed.
  8. Ensure proper operation of the seat belt.