Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the roof rail front assist handle. Refer to Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement .
3. Release the front seat belt retractor. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Replacement .
4. Remove the front and rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
5. Move seat to full forward position.

Procedure

1. Remove the center pillar upper and lower garnish molding assembly as one piece.
2. Release the locking retainer on the rear side of the center pillar upper garnish molding to separate the upper from the lower.