Trim Panel Replacement - Left Body Side

Trim Panel Replacement - Left Body Side

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure





1. Remove the quarter panel swing-out window latch. Refer to Window Replacement - Swing Out (Removal and Replacement) in Stationary Windows.
2. Remove the third and the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Left (Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Left) and Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left (Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left) .
3. Remove the rear clip on the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower) .
4. Remove the rear clips on the body side front trim panel, upper and lower. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower) and Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Upper (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Upper) .
5. Remove the seat belt upper anchor. Refer to Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement - Front in Seat Belts.
6. Remove the cargo net bolt.
7. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the clips that retain the trim panel to the vehicle.
8. Pull the trim panel back from the body side panel.

* Remove the seat belt retractor from the body side panel. Refer to appropriate procedure in Seat Belts:
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Rear
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Left Rear
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Right Rear

9. Squeeze the storage tray from underneath and press out in order to remove the storage tray from the trim panel.
10. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the panel to the vehicle.
2. Install the retractor through the trim panel.
3. Press the storage tray into place in order to install the storage tray to the trim panel.
4. Install the seat belt retractor to the body side panel.
5. Install the trim panel to the body side panel:

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.

6. Install the cargo net bolt.

Tighten the cargo net bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the seat belt upper anchor.
8. Remove the rear clip on the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower) .
9. Install the rear clips on the body side front trim panel, upper and lower. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower) and Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Upper (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Upper) .
10. Install the third and the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Right (Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Right) and Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left (Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left) .
11. Install the quarter panel swing out window latch. Refer to Window Replacement - Swing Out (Removal and Replacement) in Stationary Windows.