GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Cadillac
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2005
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CTS
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Body
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Body Rear End
🢒 Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38778
Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
Remove the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement
in Seats.
Remove the rear sail panels. Refer to
Sail Panel Replacement
.
Remove the rear carpet retainers (1). Refer to
Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement
.
Using the
J 38778
disengage the push-in retainers from the upper garnish molding.
Remove the body pillar upper garnish molding by pulling the panel from the locator holes.
Remove the garnish molding.
Transfer the shoulder belt comfort guide to the new garnish molding, if replacing.
Installation Procedure
Align the plastic retainers on the body pillar upper garnish molding with the holes in the body pillar.
Push the panel inward in order to secure the push-in retainers.
Install the rear carpet retainers (1). Refer to
Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement
.
Install the rear sail panels. Refer to
Sail Panel Replacement
.
Install the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement
in Seats.