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Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower



Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear) .
2. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
3. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding) (Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding))Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) (Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)) in Seats.
4. Remove the door weatherstrip from the pinch weld flange to expose the trim panel




5. Use J 38778 in order to disengage the push-in retainers. Remove the quarter lower trim.



Installation Procedure





1. Engage the push-in retainers in order to install the quarter lower trim.
2. Install the door weatherstrip.
3. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding) (Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding))Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) (Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)) in Seats.
4. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
5. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear) .