Rear BELTLINE Molding Removal/Installation

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

Fig 1: Affixing Protective Tape To Positions
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Insert remover tools into the position shown in the figure, and detach the rear beltline molding clip from the rear door.

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

Fig 3: Detaching Rear Beltline Molding Clip
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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 4: Rotating Rear Beltline Molding
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Remove the rear beltline molding.
Install in the reverse order of removal.