Removal Procedure

Open the front door.
NOTE: Refer to EXTERIOR TRIM EMBLEM REMOVAL NOTICE .
A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the molding and the door to help release the retainers. Pull the upper edge of the front door body side molding out, in order to release the retainers.
Remove the front door body side molding from the door.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Body Side Molding (Rendezvous)
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CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the support retainer.

Fig 2: Drilling Small Hole In Center Retainer Pins (Rendezvous)
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Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.

Fig 3: Installing Small Screw In Center Retainer Pin (Rendezvous)
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Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.

Fig 4: Removing Center Retainer Pin Using Small Pliers (Rendezvous)
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Remove the front door body side molding support from the door.

Fig 5: Removing Front Door Body Side Molding Support (Rendezvous)
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