Rear Side Door Molding Replacement Rendezvous

1. Open the rear door.



2. Pull the upper edge of the rear door body side molding out, to release the retainers.

Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

3. A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the door and the molding to help release the retainers.

Remove the rear door body side molding from the door.





Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

4. Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the lower support retainer.
5. Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.



6. Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.



7. Remove the rear door body side molding lower support from the door.

1. Position the lower support retainer with the notch down and the retainers to the holes in the door panel.



2. Install in the center pins of the retainers using a small hammer.



3. Position the lower edge of the molding to the lower door retainer.
4. Align the door molding retainers to the holes in the door.
5. Press the molding to the door until the retainers are fully seated.
6. Close the rear door.