Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

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Remove the front scuff plate. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the seaming welt.

Fig 1: Front Side Trim Seaming Welt
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Remove the cap nut from the stud bolt.

Fig 2: Front Side Trim, Cap Nut And Stud Bolt
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Pull the front side trim out of the stud bolt.

Fig 3: Pulling Front Side Trim Out Of Stud Bolt
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Pull the front side trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching the clip.
Install in the reverse order of removal.