Removal Procedure

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

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Body Side Molding (Rendezvous)
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CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .

Fig 2: Drilling Small Hole In Center Retainer Pins Of Lower Support Retainer (Rendezvous)

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Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the lower support retainer.
Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.
Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.

Fig 3: Removing Center Retainer Pin Using Small Pliers (Rendezvous)
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Remove the rear door body side molding lower support from the door.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Door Body Side Molding Lower Support (Rendezvous)
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