Removal And Installation: Removal
- Lower the window to the end of travel position.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the exterior mirror. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Refer to, MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, COVER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the seal (1a) for the exterior rear view mirror.
- Apply a double layer of adhesive bodywork tape (2a) to the door along the lower edge of the exterior belt molding (2b).
- Raise the exterior belt molding (2b) starting from the rear edge (3a), releasing it from its various retainers (3b) with the special tool.
- If the belt molding is to be used again, take care not to distort it.
- Retrieve the exterior belt molding (2b).
INSTALLATION
- Position the exterior belt molding (1a) then fit it in its housing gradually and carefully to avoid damaging it, engaging the retainers (1b).
- Remove the adhesive bodywork tape.
- Install the exterior mirror. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Refer to, MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, COVER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Move the door window to check that the belt molding is working.

