Applique - Roof Side Aperture: Removal

Remove side rail right/left. See Figure. If equipped with luggage rack, remove luggage rack assembly (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/APPLIQUE - DESCRIPTION) and (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/LUGGAGE RACK - REMOVAL) .
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the locking tabs and remove side front aperture applique. See Fig 1.
Remove front side aperture applique from vehicle.
Disengage the locking tabs along roof and side area to remove D-pillar aperture applique. See Fig 2.
Remove D-pillar aperture applique from vehicle.

Fig 1: SIDE APERTURE TO ROOF APPLIQUE

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TWO WAY LOCATING PINS

2 - SIDE APERTURE APPLIQUE FRONT

3 - FOUR WAY LOCATING PIN

Fig 2: D-PILLAR APERTURE APPLIQUE

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - D-PILLAR APERTURE APPLIQUE

2 - LOCATING PINS