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Front Side Door Window Reveal Molding Replacement

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Fig 1: Reveal Molding Replacement - Front Door Window
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Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Place the front door window in the full down position.
  2. Remove the front door interior trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door garnish molding. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door outside mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  5. Pull the window channel sealing strip from the channel to access the reveal molding screws.
1 Front Door Frame Reveal Molding Screw (Qty: 9)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  1.3 N.m (12 lb in)

2 Front Door Window Frame Reveal Molding
Tip: 
  1. Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to release the push-in retainers from the B-pillar of the door.
  2. Pull the reveal molding from the window flange.