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Center Pillar Assist Handle Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Center Pillar Assist Handle & Bolt
G04844594Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
CENTER PILLAR ASSIST HANDLE COMPONENTS REFERENCE

Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to  FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIOR TRIM AND PANELING  . Preliminary Procedure 
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the center pillar upper garnish molding. Refer to CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT .
  3. Lower the headliner to gain access to the upper bolt. Refer to HEADLINING TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT .
1 Center Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tightening torque 
25 N.m (18 lb ft) 
2 Center Pillar Assist Handle