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Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

FRONT PILLAR FINISHER

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EXT-33 Exploded View:






Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Remove clip and double faced adhesive tapes of body side weather-strip.
2. Remove body side weather-strip.




3. Remove body side weather-strip retainer (1) mounting screws (A) and clip (B), and then remove body side weather-strip retainer (1).




4. Remove front pillar finisher (1) fixing clips with remover tool (A).
5. Remove front pillar finisher.

Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: If body side weather-strip is reused, remove double-faced adhesive tape from molding and body sides, clean the applied area, and then install the parts shown in the figure into the body after applying new double-faced adhesive tape to it.

CAUTION:
- Do not let air between contact surfaces when installing.
- To secure contact, do not wash vehicle within 24 hours after installation.