Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Upper

Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Upper

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower) .
2. Remove the intermediate swing-out window latch. Refer to Window Replacement - Swing Out (Removal and Replacement) in Stationary Windows.
3. Remove the retaining screw at the B pillar.




4. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the body side front upper trim panel from the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear audio controls, if equipped.
6. Remove the rear audio controls from the trim panel. Refer to Audio Control Replacement - Rear Seat in Entertainment.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear audio controls to the trim panel, if equipped. Refer to Audio Control Replacement - Rear Seat in Entertainment.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the rear audio controls.




3. Install the body side front upper trim panel to the vehicle:

1. Align the retaining clips with the holes in the body.
2. Press the panel in order to seat the fasteners into place.


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the retaining screw to the B pillar.

Tighten the retaining screw to the B pillar to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Install the intermediate swing-out window latch. Refer to Window Replacement - Swing Out (Removal and Replacement) in Stationary Windows.
6. Install the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower) .