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Front Door Outer Belt Molding: Removal

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  1. Lower window completely.
  2. Remove trim panel as necessary. (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
  3. Insert special tool #9093 between belt molding and glass at rear and then slide tool forward approximately 14 cm (5.5 in.). See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Outer Belt Molding
    GC0025874Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - OUTER BELT MOLDING
    2 - SPECIAL TOOL #9093
    3 - RETAINING TAB
    4 - DOOR OUTER PANEL
  4. Push down on outer belt molding and rotate upper part of tool outward from vehicle approximately 6 - 8 cm (2.5 - 3 in.) then lift up on molding to disengage from locking tab.
  5. Repeat step 3 and 4 at 28 cm (11 in.), 43 cm (17 in.), and 57 cm (22.5 in.) from rear of door.
  6. Remove belt molding.
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