Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Door Outer Belt Molding

REAR DOOR OUTER BELT MOLDING

REMOVAL

1. Lower window completely.
2. Remove rear inner molding weatherstrip.
3. Remove fixed glass run channel. Refer to Window Track.
4. Remove screws attaching outer belt molding, one at the inside of the rear door shut face at the B-pillar and one at the inside of the rear door shut face at the C-pillar.

Fig. 13:




Fig. 14:




5. Insert special tool #9093 between belt molding and glass at rear and then slide tool forward approximately 14 cm (5.5 in.) (Fig. 13) and (Fig. 14).
6. Push down on outer belt molding and rotate upper part of tool outward from vehicle approximately 6 to 8 cm (2.5 to 3 in.) then lift up on molding to disengage from locking tab.
7. Repeat step 3 and 4 at as necessary till outer belt molding is free.
8. Remove outer belt molding weatherstrip.

INSTALLATION

1. Place outer belt molding weatherstrip into position (Fig. 13).
2. Press down or tap lightly on outer belt molding until fully seated.
3. Install screws attaching outer belt molding, one at the inside of the rear door shut face at the B-pillar and one at the inside of the rear door shut face at the C-pillar.
4. Install fixed glass run channel.
5. Install rear inner molding weatherstrip.
6. Install door trim panel.
7. Close window.