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Remove And Replace

  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 1x clip, 2x tabs
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  4. Remove LH IP end cap
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  5. Remove LH upper A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 1x connector, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Depress 2x tabs to remove each tether from body side, Disconnect tweeter, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
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  6. Remove LH sun visor bracket cover
    NOTE: 4x clips, Extending the sun visor may allow for extra working room
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  7. Remove LH sun visor fastener
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 3.5 N.m, Extending the sun visor may allow for extra working room
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  8. Remove LH sun visor from headliner area
    NOTE: Fold sun visor to the closed and folded down position but do not latch in place
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  9. Disconnect LH sun visor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  10. Open RH front door
  11. Remove RH mid A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 1x clip, 2x tabs
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  12. Remove RH IP end cap
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  13. Remove RH upper A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 1x connector, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Depress 2x tabs to remove each tether from body side, Disconnect tweeter, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
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  14. Remove RH sun visor bracket cover
    NOTE: 4x clips, Extending the sun visor may allow for extra working room
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  15. Remove RH sun visor fastener
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 3.5 N.m, Extending the sun visor may allow for extra working room
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  16. Remove RH sun visor from headliner area
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  17. Disconnect RH sun visor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  18. Release rear view mirror lower cover
    NOTE: 4x tabs, Press inward on the sides of the cover and pull the bottom edge downward to release
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  19. Disconnect rear view mirror connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  20. Remove rear view mirror
    NOTE: Rotate mirror to release
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  21. Remove upper rear view mirror cover
    NOTE: 4x clips, 3x connectors, Carefully pull down on upper rear view mirror cover to release from clips
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  22. Move LH front seat forward
  23. Open LH rear door
  24. Release LH front seat belt
    NOTE: Turn release mechanism counter clockwise, turn back clockwise after releasing
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  25. Partially release LH lower B-pillar
    NOTE: 6x clips, Release from upper trim and body
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  26. Remove LH upper B-pillar
    NOTE: 7x clips, Release clips and route seatbelt through B-pillar, Be cautious not to separate the upper B-pillar, There are plastic welds near the center of trim holding upper and lower portion together
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  27. Push open LH coat hook
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  28. Pry open LH coat hook screw cover
    NOTE: 2x tabs
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  29. Remove LH coat hook screw
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 2.5 N.m
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  30. Move RH front seat forward
  31. Open RH rear door
  32. Release RH front seat belt
    NOTE: Turn release mechanism counter clockwise, turn back clockwise after releasing
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  33. Partially release RH lower B-pillar
    NOTE: 6x clips, Release from upper trim and body
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  34. Remove RH upper B-pillar
    NOTE: 7x clips, Release clips and route seatbelt through B-pillar, Be cautious not to separate the upper B-pillar, There are plastic welds near the center of trim holding upper and lower portion together
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  35. Push open RH coat hook
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  36. Pry open RH coat hook screw cover
    NOTE: 2x tabs
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  37. Remove RH coat hook screw
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 2.5 N.m
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  38. Open liftgate
  39. Remove parcel shelf
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  40. Remove LH side bolster trim
    NOTE: 1x clip, 1x tab, Start by releasing upper portion
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  41. Fold the 60 seat in down position
    NOTE: Release seat from either button at backrest or from trunk switch, If seat cushion is not present, protect the seat as required
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  42. Separate LH lower C-pillar trim from LH mid C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 4x clips, 1x datum
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  43. Remove LH mid C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  44. Release LH upper C-pillar trim and move aside
    NOTE: 7x clips
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  45. Remove RH side bolster trim
    NOTE: 1x clip, 1x tab, Start by releasing upper portion
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  46. Fold the 40 seat in down position
    NOTE: If seat cushion is not present, protect the seat as required
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  47. Separate RH lower C-pillar trim from RH mid C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 4x clips, 1x datum
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  48. Remove RH mid C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  49. Release RH upper C-pillar trim and move aside
    NOTE: 7x clips
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  50. Remove bolts securing rear of headliner to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 3 N.m, Bolt located on LH & RH side of headliner
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  51. Release headliner from body
    NOTE: 18x clips, 2x hooks, Headliner will be supported by 8x tethers when released, Push upward and inward to release hooks on the coat hook assemblies from the body
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  52. Close liftgate
  53. Apply tape to the vehicle exterior
    NOTE: Cover the side rails and front corners of the liftgate
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  54. Measure and record gaps from fixed roof glass to windshield, body sides, and liftgate glass
    NOTE: Measurements will be used during installation of new glass
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  55. Open liftgate
  56. Apply masking tape to protect the headliner
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  57. Cut length of square wire to use with T-handles
    NOTE: Make sure there's adequate wire
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  58. Insert tool through roof glass urethane at rear corner
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  59. Attach square wire and pull tool back through into vehicle
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  60. Insert square wire into one T-handle
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  61. Attach second T-handle
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  62. Using T-handles, cut urethane securing roof glass to body
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Use caution near XM antenna, roof rack blocks, and bolts for brackets near B-pillars
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  63. Secure suction cups to roof glass at each corner
    NOTE: 4x suction cup tools, Recommend assistance
  64. Remove fixed roof glass from vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, discard per local regulations
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  65. Remove old urethane from body
    NOTE: Ensure residual urethane is 1 mm or less in thickness
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  66. Remove datums and any other debris from body
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  67. Wipe body with IPA to clean surface
    NOTE: Allow 1 minute dry time
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  68. Replace any body plugs or tape that were damaged during removal or cleaning
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  69. Inspect XM antenna to make sure it is secure and the foam is not damaged
    NOTE: If damaged, please replace as needed.
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  70. Disconnect XM antenna harness
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  71. Release XM antenna harness
    NOTE: 3x harness clips
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  72. Remove XM antenna from body
    NOTE: 4x pieces double sided tape
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  73. Remove residual double sided tape from the body
    NOTE: Allow 1 minute dry time
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  74. Release tether clips from body
    NOTE: 6x tether clips, This will assist with headliner installation later, A good tool to release these clips is available for purchase via eProcurment in the Grainger punchout catalog, Item #2ZPP2 - GearWrench Push Pin Pliers
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  75. Install XM antenna to body
    NOTE: 4x pieces double sided tape
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  76. Install XM antenna harness
    NOTE: 3x harness clips
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  77. Connect XM antenna harness
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  78. Attach suction cups to new roof glass
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  79. Position new roof glass onto vehicle for dry fit
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
  80. Make sure gaps are all within acceptable limits
    NOTE: If glass is too high, it may be necessary to trim or remove net pads
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  81. Remove roof glass and set it upside-down onto stand
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
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  82. Remove protective tape from vehicle body
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  83. Clean glass mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol
    NOTE: Allow 1 minute dry time
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  84. Apply primer to body on urethane path and any areas that were damaged during removal
    NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with roof rack anchors, primer should go around the inside of the roof bracket. If vehicle is not equipped with roof rack brackets, primer outside the roof rack bracket mounting holes. Allow primer to dry for at least 1 minute
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  85. Prepare caulking gun and urethane
    NOTE: Opening must be 8 mm wide and 14 mm tall
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  86. Apply urethane to body
    NOTE: If equipped with roof rack anchors urethane should go around the inside of the roof rack anchor, if not urethane should go on the outside of the anchor mounting holes.
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  87. Place new roof glass onto vehicle but do not set yet
    NOTE: Recommend assistance. Align datum at rear of glass to body
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  88. Position new seal at front of glass beneath windshield seal
    NOTE: A trim tool can be used to properly seat the roof glass seal under the windshield seal
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  89. Press glass onto body once in position
    NOTE: Use sandbags for the front if needed
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  90. Verify clearances with liftgate glass, windshield, and body sides are within CVIS specification
    NOTE: Adjust if necessary
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  91. Remove suction cups from roof glass
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  92. Remove protective tape from headliner
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  93. Secure tether clips to headliner
    NOTE: Listen for audible click when seated properly
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  94. Secure headliner to body
    NOTE: 18x clips, 2x hooks, Push coat hook upward and outward to secure hooks to the body flange at the top of the coat hook assembly
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  95. Install bolts securing rear of headliner to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 3 N.m, Bolt located on LH & RH side of headliner
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  96. Install RH upper C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 7x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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  97. Install RH mid C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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  98. Secure RH lower C-pillar trim onto RH mid C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  99. Fold the 40 seat into vertical position
    NOTE: Remove seat cushion protection
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  100. Install RH side bolster trim
    NOTE: 1x clip, 1x tab, Replace clip if damaged, Hook bottom portion and then secure the top
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  101. Install LH upper C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 7x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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  102. Install LH mid C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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  103. Secure LH lower C-pillar trim onto LH mid C-pillar trim
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  104. Fold the 60 seat into vertical position
    NOTE: Remove seat cushion protection
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  105. Install LH side bolster trim
    NOTE: 1x clip, 1x tab, Replace clip if damaged, Hook bottom portion and then secure the top
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  106. Install parcel shelf
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  107. Close liftgate
  108. Install RH coat hook screw
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 2.5 N.m
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  109. Close RH coat hook screw cover
    NOTE: 2x tabs
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  110. Push RH coat hook closed
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  111. Install LH coat hook screw
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 2.5 N.m
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  112. Close LH coat hook screw cover
    NOTE: 2x tabs
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  113. Push LH coat hook closed
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  114. Install RH upper B-pillar
    NOTE: 7x clips, Route seatbelt through B-pillar, Replace any damaged or missing clips
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  115. Reinstall top portion of RH lower B-pillar
    NOTE: 6x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips
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  116. Secure RH front seat belt
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  117. Move RH front seat to original position
  118. Close RH rear door
  119. Install LH upper B-pillar
    NOTE: 7x clips, Route seatbelt through B-pillar, Replace any damaged or missing clips
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  120. Reinstall top portion of LH lower B-pillar
    NOTE: 6x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips
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  121. Secure LH front seat belt
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  122. Close LH rear door
  123. Move LH front seat to original position
  124. Install upper rear view mirror cover
    NOTE: 4x clips, 3x connectors, Ensure the rear view mirror harness is routed so that it hangs freely on the outside and is not pinched between the cover and glare shield assembly
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  125. Install rear view mirror
    NOTE: Install the rear view mirror by turning mirror counter clockwise until mirror is secured
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  126. Connect rear view mirror connector
    NOTE: 1x connector, Connect rear view mirror connector and tuck harness slack along the arm
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  127. Connect RH sunvisor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  128. Install RH sun visor into headliner area
    NOTE: Fold sun visor to the closed and folded down position, but do not latch in place
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  129. Install RH sun visor fastener
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 3.5 N.m
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  130. Install RH sun visor bracket cover
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  131. Install RH upper A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 1x connector, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach each tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
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  132. Install RH IP end cap
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  133. Install RH mid A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
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  134. Close RH front door
  135. Connect LH sun visor connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  136. Install LH sun visor into headliner area
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  137. Install LH sun visor fastener
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 3.5 N.m
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  138. Install LH sun visor bracket cover
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  139. Install LH upper A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 1x connector, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach each tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
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  140. Install LH IP end cap
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  141. Install LH mid A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
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  142. Install tether onto rear view mirror lower cover
    NOTE: 2x tabs, Guide tabs through anchor on rear view mirror lower cover
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  143. Install rear view mirror lower cover
    NOTE: 4x tabs, Install the tabs closest to the rearview mirror assembly and push the cover up to secure
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  144. Raise LH front window
  145. Close LH front door