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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  2. Remove the side door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  3. Remove the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 313694  Size: SH
  5. Remove the body pillar lower trim panel retainers using the J 38778 .
  6. Unhook the seat belt from the lower trim panel.
  7. Remove the body pillar lower trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 313694  Size: SH
  1. Install the body pillar lower trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Install the seat belt to the lower trim panel.
  3. Install the body pillar lower trim panel retainers by aligning the retainers with the holes and pushing in on the retainers to secure.
  4. Install the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Install the side door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  6. Install the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  7. Install door opening seals to edges of body pillar lower trim panel.