Inner Window Shaft Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Inner Window Shaft Strip Trim

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-- "Open" the rear side window.

-- Remove the rear side trim panel. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Remove the inner window shaft strip -2- from the side window mounting piece -1-.

-- Disengage the retaining studs -3- on the inner window shaft strip on the outside of the B-pillar.

-- Remove the inner window shaft strip.