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Interior Trim & Interior Paneling: Specifications Saturn Aura I

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Bezel Screw8 N.m70 lb in
Coat Hook Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
D-Ring Bolt35 N.m25 lb ft
Inside Handle Screw2 N.m18 lb in
Sunshade Anchor Screws3 N.m25 lb in
Sunshade Screws3 N.m25 lb in
Trim Panel Screw8 N.m70 lb in

Scheme 43

Scheme 43: Front Door Switch Bezel Replacement (Passenger Side)
CalloutComponent Name
1Front Side Door Pull Handle Finish Plug
2Front Side Door Window Bezel Screw (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 8 N.m (70 lb in)
3Front Side Door Window Bezel Assembly Tip: Disconnect electrical connector.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Scheme 44

Scheme 44: Front Door Switch Bezel Replacement (Driver Side)
CalloutComponent Name
1Front Side Door Pull Handle Finish Plug
2Front Side Door Window Bezel Screw (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 8 N.m (70 lb in)
3Front Side Door Window Bezel Assembly Tip: Disconnect electrical connector.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Scheme 45

Scheme 45: Rear Door Switch Bezel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Rear Side Door Pull Handle Finish Plug
2Rear Side Door Window Bezel Screw (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 8 N.m (70 lb in)
3Rear Side Door Window Bezel Assembly
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Scheme 46

Scheme 46: Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove front door switch bezel. Refer to Front Door Switch Bezel Replacement (Passenger Side) or Front Door Switch Bezel Replacement (Driver Side).
1Front Side Door Trim Push-in Retainer (Qty: 2)
2Front Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Cap
3Front Side Door Inside Handle Screw NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
4Front Side Door Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 2) Tighten: 8 N.m (70 lb in)
5Front Side Door Locking Rod Knob Tab
6Front Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly
7Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use a J 38778 to aid in the removal of the door trim panel Pull upwards on door lock retainer cable to disengage. Disconnect electrical connectors. Special Tools: J 38778 Door Trim Clip Remover
8Front Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 7)
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Scheme 47

Scheme 47: Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove rear door switch bezel. Refer to Rear Door Switch Bezel Replacement.
1Rear Side Door Trim Push-in Retainer (Qty: 2)
2Rear Side Door Locking Rod Knob Tab
3Rear Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly
4Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Cap
5Rear Side Door Inside Handle Screw NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
6Rear Side Door Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 2) Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
7Rear Side Door Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use a J 38778 to aid in the removal of the door trim panel Pull upwards on the door lock retainer cable to disengage. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Special Tools: J 38778 Door Trim Clip Remover
8Rear Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 7)
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

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Scheme 48: Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
1Water Deflector Tip: Pull the water deflector from the door. Guide electrical connectors through the water deflector while removing it from the door.

Scheme 49

Scheme 49: Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
1Rear Door Water Deflector Tip: Guide electrical connectors through the water deflector while removing it from the door.

Scheme 50

Scheme 50: Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
1Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 4)
2Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Assembly

Scheme 51

Scheme 51: Coat Hook Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Coat Hook Bolt (Qty: 1) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2Coat Hook Assembly Tip: Pull cover downward to access fastener.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Scheme 52

Scheme 52: Sunshade Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Sunshade Screw (Qty: 3) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 3 N.m (25 lb in)
2Sunshade Assembly Procedure Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade assembly to remove from the headliner. Disconnect electrical connector.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Scheme 53

Scheme 53: Sunshade Anchor Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures: Remove sunshade assembly. Refer to Sunshade Replacement.
1Sunshade Anchor Screw NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 3 N.m (25 lb in)
2Sunshade Anchor Assembly Tip: Pull cover downward to access fastener.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Scheme 54

Scheme 54: Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
1Windshield Side Upper Garnish Molding Retainer
2Windshield Side Upper Garnish Molding Clip
3Windshield Side Upper Garnish Molding Tether Clip
4Windshield Side Upper Garnish Molding Assembly Procedure Tabs must be installed prior to retainers. Tabs to be fully seated in I/P trim panel retainer and valance panel. Disconnect electrical connectors. Ensure the tether is reattached when installed.

Scheme 55

Scheme 55: Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Disable SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
1Seat Belt D-Ring Adjuster Bolt NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice. Tighten: 35 N.m (25 lb ft)
2Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Screw Tip: Open the access door to remove screw. Tighten: 3 N.m (27 lb in)
3Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Scheme 56

Scheme 56: Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement. Remove rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement. Remove the center pillar upper garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
1Body Lock Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Assembly
2Body Lock Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Clip (Qty: 2)
3Body Lock Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Retainer (Qty: 2)

Scheme 57

Scheme 57: Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Disable SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
1Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Assembly Procedure Pull outward from the top front to release the upper portion of the molding, then move upward to release the tabs. Release the tether to remove. Securely attach the tether when reinstalling the molding.
2Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Retainer
3Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Clip

Scheme 58

Scheme 58: Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement. Remove rear seat back assembly. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement. Remove rear corner upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Replacement. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Sedan).
1Body Side Rear Trim Panel Push-in Retainer (Qty: 2)
2Body Side Rear Trim Panel Assembly Tip: Ensure seat belt assembly is routed over and through opening in panel assembly.
3Body Side Rear Trim Panel Retainer

Scheme 59

Scheme 59: Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Disable SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Remove rear corner upper molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Replacement. Remove the rear seat back cushion frame. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement.
1Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 2)
2Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Assembly Tip: Disconnect electrical connector.