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Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement without TB5

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat belt retractor guide bolt (1).

  2. Object Number: 1070118  Size: SH
  3. Remove the seat belt retractor anchor bolt (3).

  4. Object Number: 1203631  Size: SH
  5. Remove the garnish molding (1).
  6. Slide the seat belt through the garnish molding.

Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the seat belt through the garnish molding.
  2. Insert the seat belt guide into the garnish molding.

  3. Object Number: 1203631  Size: SH
  4. Align the retainers on the garnish molding (1) with the holes in the body pillar.
  5. Push the panel inward in order to secure the retainers.
  6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1070118  Size: SH
  7. Install the seat belt retractor anchor bolt (3). Ensure that the belt is not twisted.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  9. Install the seat belt retractor guide bolt (1). Ensure that the belt is not twisted.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement with TB5

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat belt retractor guide bolt (1).

  2. Object Number: 1070118  Size: SH
  3. Remove the seat belt retractor anchor bolt (3).
  4. Remove the liftgate rod cover and liftgate rod. (Left side only).

  5. Object Number: 1203631  Size: SH
  6. Remove the garnish molding (1) carefully not to damage the speaker mounted behind the trim.
  7. Slide the seat belt through the garnish molding. If equipped, disconnect electrical connector. Transfer Speaker if replacing panel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the seat belt through the garnish molding.
  2. Insert the seat belt guide into the garnish molding.

  3. Object Number: 1203631  Size: SH
  4. Align the retainers on the garnish molding (1) with the holes in the body pillar.
  5. Push the panel inward in order to secure the retainers.
  6. Install the liftgate rod cover and liftgate rod.
  7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1070118  Size: SH
  8. Install the seat belt retractor anchor bolt (3). Ensure that the belt is not twisted.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  10. Install the seat belt retractor guide bolt (1). Ensure that the belt is not twisted.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).