CTS V8-5.7L VIN S (2005)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Side Rear Upper
Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Side Rear Upper
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
1. Remove the rear seat back. refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (See: Seats/Seat Back/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Seat
Back Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
2. Remove the rear sail panels. refer to Sail Panel Replacement (See: Sail Panel Replacement) .
3. Remove the rear carpet retainers (1). refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (See: Carpet/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear) .
4. Using theJ 38778 disengage the push-in retainers from the upper garnish molding.
5. Remove the body pillar upper garnish molding by pulling the panel from the locator holes.
6. Remove the garnish molding.
7. Transfer the shoulder belt comfort guide to the new garnish molding, if replacing.
Installation Procedure
1. Align the plastic retainers on the body pillar upper garnish molding with the holes in the body pillar.
2. Push the panel inward in order to secure the push-in retainers.