Removal Procedure
- Remove the garnish molding screws.
 
- Remove the front passenger's seat belt upper retainer. Refer to 
Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement 
  in Seat Belts.
 
- Remove the bolts that
 retain the assist handle to the pillar.
 
- Pull back on the garnish
 molding to release the fasteners.
 
- Remove the garnish molding.
 
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear side door stepwell
 lamp.
 
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical connector to the rear side door stepwell
 lamp.
 
- Install the molding to
 the pillar:
 
| 2.1.  | Align the fasteners with the slots in the pillar. | 
 
| 2.2.  | Press firmly until the fasteners are fully seated. | 
 
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts  that retain the assist handle to the pillar.
 
Tighten
Tighten the bolts that retain the assist handle to the pillar to 8 N·m
 (71 lb in).
- Install the front passenger's seat belt upper retainer. Refer
 to 
Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement 
  in Seat Belts.
 
- Install the retaining screws.
 
Tighten
Tighten the retaining screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).