Front Door Upper Moulding: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

All vehicles

Lower the door window glass completely.

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Remove the exterior mirror. Refer to:EXTERIOR MIRROR .
Remove the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door.
Torque: 8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)

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Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the moulding from the channel in the door and remove the moulding.

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Position aside the glass run weatherstrip.

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Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System
Remove the front door watershield.

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Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the retainers. Route the wiring and connector towards top of door for removal.

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All vehicles
Remove the screws.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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Detach the rear edge of the moulding from the door frame and pull the moulding outward to remove.

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