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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the rear door.
  2. Pull the upper edge of the rear door body side molding out, to release the retainers.
  3. 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
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  4. Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the lower support retainer.
    Fig 2: Drilling Hole Into Center Of Center Retainer Pins
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  5. Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.
  6. Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.
    Fig 3: Removing Center Retainer Pin
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  7. Remove the rear door body side molding lower support from the door.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Door Body Side Molding Lower Support
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