Frame Closeout Molding: Removal

Open door.
Lower door window glass.
Remove door trim panel. (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
Remove door inner belt molding. (Refer to BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FRONT DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL) .
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent and hand pull down on front door frame closeout molding to disengage from window frame channel. See Fig 1.
Remove closeout molding from vehicle.

Fig 1: FRAME CLOSE OUT MOLDING

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - FRAME CLOSE OUT MOLDING

2 - OUT BOARD LIP OF MOLDING

3 - DOOR ASSEMBLY