Retainer Replacement

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NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body or damage the windshield. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Pry up the middle hooks (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver, and slide the retainers (B) upward to release them from the pins (C) on the C-pillar Take care not to scratch the body or damage the windshield

Fig 1: Identifying Retainers And Pins
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Install the retainers in the reverse order of removal and make sure the retainers are securely fastened on the C-pillar pins.