Removal Procedure

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

Open the front door.
NOTE: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in Cautions and Notices.
A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the molding and the door to help release the retainers.
Pull the upper edge of the front door body side molding out, in order to release the retainers.

Fig 1: View Of Front Door Body Side Molding (Rendezvous)
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Remove the front door body side molding from the door.
CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the support retainer.

Fig 2: Drilling Pilot Hole In Center Retainer Pins
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Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.

Fig 3: Installing Screws Into Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.

Fig 4: Removing Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the front door body side molding support from the door.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Door Body Side Molding Support

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