Rear BELTLINE Molding Removal/Installation

Fully open the rear door glass.
Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Fig 1: Affixing Protective Tape
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Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Inserting Rear Beltline Molding Remover Tool
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clip of the rear beltline molding from the rear door.

Fig 3: Detaching Clip Of Rear Beltline Molding From Rear Door
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Pull the rear beltline molding up in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Beltline Molding
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Insert the remover tool in the position shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Inserting Remover Tool
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clip of the rear beltline molding from the rear door.

Fig 6: Detaching Clip Of Rear Beltline Molding From Rear Door
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Pull the rear beltline molding up in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Pulling Rear Beltline Molding Up
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Rotate the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and detach the rear beltline molding tabs from the rear door.

Fig 8: Detaching Rear Beltline Molding Tabs From Rear Door
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Remove the rear beltline molding.
Install in the reverse order of removal.