Rear Sash Molding Removal

Remove the following parts:
1. Rear beltline molding (See REAR BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear door garnish (front) (See REAR DOOR GARNISH REMOVAL .)
3. Rear door garnish (rear) (See REAR DOOR GARNISH REMOVAL .)
CAUTION:
- Always wear gloves when using a utility knife. Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury.
Peeling off the double-sided adhesive tape shown in the figure using a utility knife.

Fig 1: Peeling Double-Sided Adhesive Tape Using Utility Knife
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Insert a remover tool into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow and remove protector from the rear sash molding.

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

Fig 3: Moving Remover Tool
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Pull the rear sash molding in the direction of the arrows in the order shown in the figure and detach the rear sash molding tab from the rear door.

Fig 4: Pulling Rear Sash Molding
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Remove the rear sash molding.