FAQ for Pillar Panels Repair
Q: How to remove the Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding (w/o TB5)?
A:
You should remove the seat belt retractor guide bolt, the seat belt retractor anchor bolt, and the garnish molding and slide the seat belt through the garnish molding.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Body Side Rear Trim Panel (w/o TB5)?
A:
You should first lower the rear seats to assist in the removal of the trim panel, remove the rear quarter trim tie-down bezel, the side door garnish molding, the body side rear upper garnish molding, and the rear compartment sill plate. Then, you should pull the trim panel away from the body, disconnect the electrical connectors from the trim panel and remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to install the Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding (w/TB5)?
A:
You should insert the seat belt through the garnish molding and the seat belt guide into the garnish molding, align the retainers on the garnish molding with the holes in the body pillar, push the panel inward to secure the retainers, and install the liftgate rod cover and liftgate rod, the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and the seat belt retractor guide bolt.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Body Side Rear Trim Panel (w/TB5)?
A:
You should lower the rear seats to assist in the removal of the trim panel, remove the rear quarter trim tie-down bezel, the side door garnish molding, the body side rear upper garnish molding, the rear compartment sill plate, and the rear quarter trim cover from the trim panel by pulling away to disengage the retainers, pull the trim panel away from the body, disconnect the electrical connectors from the trim panel and remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding (w/TB5)?
A:
You should remove the seat belt retractor guide bolt, the seat belt retractor anchor bolt, the liftgate rod cover and liftgate rod, and the garnish molding and slide the seat belt through the garnish molding.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to install the Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding (w/o TB5)?
A:
You should insert the seat belt through the garnish molding and the seat belt guide into the garnish molding, align the retainers on the garnish molding with the holes in the body pillar, push the panel inward to secure the retainers, and install the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and the seat belt retractor guide bolt.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to install the Rear Side Door Water Deflector?
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You should clean the water deflector to the inner door panel mating surface with denatured alcohol or the equivalent, route the inside handle rod through the opening in the water deflector, align the water deflector to the door assembly, install the push-in fasteners at the corners of the water deflector, seat the water deflector to the door using a rolling tool and install the inside door handle and the door trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Rear Side Door Water Deflector?
A:
You should remove the door trim panel, the inside door handle, and the push-in fasteners at the corners of the water deflector and pull the water deflector away from the door, being careful not to damage the sealer.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the Rear Side Door Trim Panel?
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You should lower the window, ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position, use a J 38778 door trim clip remover to aid in the removal of the door trim panel, and disconnect electrical connectors.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the Front Side Door Upper Trim Panel Screw?
A:
The recommended torque is 3 Nm (25 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
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