Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Traverse)

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Fig 1: Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding (Traverse)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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WARNING: When replacing the center pillar lower garnish molding, ensure the seatbelt webbing does not become mis-routed or trapped underneath the retaining clips. If the seatbelt webbing is trapped, it could result in the seatbelt being inoperable, which may cause personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement . Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement . Remove the seat belt anchor bolt from the front seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front .
1	Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Clip (Qty: 4)
2	Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Assembly

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WARNING:

When replacing the center pillar lower garnish molding, ensure the seatbelt webbing does not become mis-routed or trapped underneath the retaining clips. If the seatbelt webbing is trapped, it could result in the seatbelt being inoperable, which may cause personal injury.

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
Remove the seat belt anchor bolt from the front seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front .

Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Clip (Qty: 4)

Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Assembly