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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.

  2. Object Number: 246213  Size: SH
  3. Move the front seat forward and upright.
  4. Remove the front seat track outer cover screws.
  5. Remove the covers.
  6. Remove the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the center pillar panel trim panel screws.
  8. • Grasp both sides of the trim panel and lightly pull back.
    • Center pillar does not have to be completely removed.
  9. Rotate the clips in order to remove the I/P sound insulator panel, if driver side.

  10. Object Number: 246400  Size: SH
  11. Remove the hinge pillar trim panel screws (driver side shown).
  12. Remove the hinge pillar trim panel.

  13. Object Number: 243121  Size: SH
  14. Grasp the upper inner corner of the opening weatherstrip in order to remove from the flange.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 243178  Size: SH
  1. Install the opening weatherstrip starting at the upper inner corner, while seating to the flange with a rubber mallet.

  2. Object Number: 246400  Size: SH
  3. Install the hinge panel (driver side shown).
  4. Install the hinge panel screws.
  5. Rotate the clips in order to Install the I/P sound insulator panel, if repairing the driver side.
  6. Grasp both sides of the center pillar trim panel in order to fully seat.
  7. Install the center pillar trim panel screws.
  8. Install the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

  9. Object Number: 246213  Size: SH
  10. Install the front seat track covers.
  11. Install the cover screws.
  12. Move the front seat rearward.
  13. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.