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Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement



Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure





1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding) .
2. Remove the door weatherstrip from the pinch weld flange to expose the upper quarter trim panel.
3. Remove the screw cover and screw in the top of the panel (1).
4. Use J 38778 to disengage the push-in retainers and remove the trim panel.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the upper quarter trim panel into place.
2. Install the push-in retainers to secure the trim panel (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the quarter upper panel screw in the top of the panel.

Tighten the Quarter upper panel screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

4. Install the door weatherstrip onto the pinch weld flange.
5. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding) .