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Rear Window Upper Molding Replacement Pickup, Extended, Crew Cab

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 276478  Size: SH
  1. If equipped, remove the screws that retain the rear window upper garnish molding to the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear window upper garnish molding from the roof panel.
  3. Slide the nylon slipstick, or the equivalent, between the roof panel and the garnish molding near the clips.

  4. Pull the rear window upper garnish molding downward while performing the previous step.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 276478  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear window upper garnish molding to the rear body panel.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the retainer screws, if equipped.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear window upper garnish molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Rear Window Upper Molding Replacement Utility

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 276482  Size: SH
  1. If equipped, remove the screws that retain the rear window upper garnish molding to the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear window upper garnish molding from the roof panel.
  3. Slide the nylon slipstick or the equivalent between the roof panel and the garnish molding near the clips.

  4. Pull the rear window upper garnish molding downward while performing the previous step.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 276482  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear window upper garnish molding to the rear body panel.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the retainer screws, if equipped.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear window upper garnish molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Rear Window Upper Molding Replacement Pickup, Crew Cab

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 276479  Size: SH
  1. If equipped, remove the screws that retain the molding to the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear window upper garnish molding from the roof panel.
  3. Slide the nylon slipstick, or the equivalent, between the roof panel and the garnish molding near the clips.

  4. Pull the rear window upper garnish molding downward while performing the previous step.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 276479  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear window upper garnish molding to the rear body panel.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the retainer screws, if equipped.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear window upper garnish molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Rear Window Upper Molding Replacement Extended Cab Pickup

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 276480  Size: SH
  1. If equipped, remove the screws that retain the rear window upper garnish molding to the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear window upper garnish molding from the roof panel.
  3. Slide the nylon slipstick, or the equivalent, between the roof panel and the garnish molding near the clips.

  4. Pull the rear window upper garnish molding downward while performing the previous step.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 276480  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear window upper garnish molding to the rear body panel.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the retainer screws, if equipped.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear window upper garnish molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).