Rear Door Outer Belt Molding: Removal

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Lower window completely.
Remove trim panel as necessary. (Refer to BODY/DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .

Insert special tool #9093 between belt molding and glass at front and then slide tool back approximately 4.5 cm (1.75 in.). See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Outer Belt Molding

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - OUTER BELT MOLDING

2 - SPECIAL TOOL #9093

3 - RETAINING TAB

4 - DOOR OUTER PANEL

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.
Repeat step 3 and 4 at 23 cm (9 in.) and 41 cm (16 in.).

Loosen division bar bolt and slide tool 57 cm (23 in.) from front of door and disengage the last locking tab. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Glass Division Bar

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - STATIONARY DOOR GLASS

2 - DIVISION BAR BOLT (1)

3 - DOOR

4 - GLASS DIVISION BAR

Remove belt molding.