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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 901486  Size: SH
  1. Pull the front door weatherstrip from the pinchweld flange to expose the windshield pillar garnish molding.
  2. If the vehicle is not equipped with side curtain air bags, pull on the garnish molding to disengage the retainer clip.

  3. Object Number: 901485  Size: SH
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain air bags do the following:
  5. • Pull on the garnish molding to disengage the retainer clip
    • Remove the tether strap from the front pillar.
  6. Remove the garnish molding from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 901485  Size: SH
  1. Position the garnish molding to the windshield pillar.
  2. Important: The tether strap retains the garnish molding during airbag deployment. Make certain the tether retainers are fully inserted.

  3. If equipped, install the tether strap to the front pillar.

  4. Object Number: 901486  Size: SH
  5. Press the garnish molding in to fully seat the retainer clip.
  6. Press the door weatherstrip back onto the windshield pinchweld flange.