Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the center pillar upper garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement . Lift up the rear of the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
1	Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Tip: Start at the top of the lower garnish molding, pull at the clip locations to disengage the clips.
2	Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Retainer Clip (Qty: 5)

Callout

Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the center pillar upper garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
Lift up the rear of the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .

Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel
Tip: Start at the top of the lower garnish molding, pull at the clip locations to disengage the clips.

Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Retainer Clip (Qty: 5)