Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement

Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure


Important: If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain air bags. Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution) .


1. Partially detach the weatherstrip. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (LWB) (Defroster Grille Replacement (LWB)) .





Important: Carefully pull the windshield garnish moulding (2) away from the A pillar body panel (1) to disengage the windshield garnish moulding retaining clips (3) from the A pillar body panel (1).


3. Disengage the windshield garnish moulding (2) from the A pillar body panel (1).





Important: Rotate the windshield garnish moulding to A pillar body panel retaining strap (1) to align the slot in the windshield garnish moulding (2).


4. Remove the windshield garnish moulding to A pillar body panel retaining strap (1) from the windshield garnish moulding (2).
5. Remove the windshield garnish moulding (2) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Important: Rotate the windshield garnish moulding to A pillar body panel retaining strap (1) to align the slot in the windshield garnish moulding (2).


1. Install the windshield garnish moulding to A pillar body panel retaining strap (1) to the windshield garnish moulding (2).




2. Install the windshield garnish moulding (2) ensuring the bottom edge is correctly located in the instrument panel trim.
Non Registered Caution: Refer To PSD SIE TITLE Error: SIE linked to empty Cell ID 120919 Make sure the Roof Rail Module tether is routed below the screw attachment clip and pin feature on the windshield garnish moulding when replacing this garnish. Roof Rail Air Bag deployment maybe inhibited if incorrectly installed.

Important: Ensure the windshield garnish moulding retaining clips (3) are correctly engaged in the A pillar body panel (1).


3. Engage the windshield garnish moulding (2) to the A pillar body panel (1).
4. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (LWB) (Defroster Grille Replacement (LWB)) .
5. Attach the weatherstrip. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement (Service and Repair) .