Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1220030212200302
Parent topic: 1220 - Exterior Trim

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors.
  2. Pull down to release the front and rear primary body seals from the LH upper brightwork.
    Note: It is not necessary to release the seals from the top of the B-pillar applique.
  3. Remove the push rivet and the screws (x10) that attach the LH upper brightwork to the body, and then carefully remove the brightwork from the vehicle.
    Note: Work from the front to the rear.
    Caution:
    Use an assistant to help remove the brightwork from the rear quarter glass, so as to minimize damage to the paint and trim.
  4. Remove and discard the grommets (x10) from the body.
1Open the LH doors.
2Pull down to release the front and rear primary body seals from the LH upper brightwork.
Note: It is not necessary to release the seals from the top of the B-pillar applique.
3Remove the push rivet and the screws (x10) that attach the LH upper brightwork to the body, and then carefully remove the brightwork from the vehicle.
Note: Work from the front to the rear.
Caution:
Use an assistant to help remove the brightwork from the rear quarter glass, so as to minimize damage to the paint and trim.
4Remove and discard the grommets (x10) from the body.

Install

  1. Wipe where the grommets will install with an IPA wipe.
  2. Install new grommets (x10) into the body were the LH upper brightwork will install.
  3. Press the seals into the body at the B-pillar corners.
  4. With assistance, carefully install the LH upper brightwork into the rear quarter glass.
  5. Install the LH upper brightwork to the body, and then install the screws (x10) and push rivet that attach the brightwork to the body.
    Torque 1 Nm
    Note: Work from the rear to the front.
  6. Press up to fasten the rear and front primary body seals to the LH upper brightwork.
    Note: Work from the rear corner of each seal forward, and make sure that the seal fully engages the brightwork. When installed correctly, the seal edge is not visible.
  7. Work each seal around the opening so as to evenly distribute it.
    Note: Make sure to push the seal into each corner.
  8. Close the LH doors.
1Wipe where the grommets will install with an IPA wipe.
2Install new grommets (x10) into the body were the LH upper brightwork will install.
3Press the seals into the body at the B-pillar corners.
4With assistance, carefully install the LH upper brightwork into the rear quarter glass.
5Install the LH upper brightwork to the body, and then install the screws (x10) and push rivet that attach the brightwork to the body.
Torque 1 Nm
Note: Work from the rear to the front.
6Press up to fasten the rear and front primary body seals to the LH upper brightwork.
Note: Work from the rear corner of each seal forward, and make sure that the seal fully engages the brightwork. When installed correctly, the seal edge is not visible.
7Work each seal around the opening so as to evenly distribute it.
Note: Make sure to push the seal into each corner.
8Close the LH doors.