Front BELTLINE Molding Removal/Installation

Fully open the front door glass.
Remove the sail garnish. (See SAIL GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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 remover tools into the position shown in the figure, and detach the front beltline molding clip from the front door.

Fig 2: Detaching Front Beltline Molding Clip
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Insert remover tools into the position shown in the figure, and detach the front beltline molding clip from the front door.

Fig 3: Inserting Remover Tools
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Rotate the front beltline molding in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and detach the front beltline molding tabs from the front door.

Fig 4: Rotating Front Beltline Molding
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Remove the front beltline molding.
Install in the reverse order of removal.