Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pull the front door weatherstrip from the pinchweld flange to expose the windshield pillar garnish molding.

Fig 1: Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding

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If the vehicle is not equipped with side curtain air bags, pull on the garnish molding to disengage the retainer clip.
If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain air bags do the following:
- Pull on the garnish molding to disengage the retainer clip
- Remove the tether strap from the front pillar.

Fig 2: Garnish Molding

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Remove the garnish molding from the vehicle.