Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the following components from the vehicle:

The front sill plate trim. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT .
The plastic retainer (2)
The body hinge pillar trim panel (1)

Fig 1: Removing Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Plastic Retainer
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