Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair
COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the sill trim plate from the rear compartment.
2. Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
3. Remove the cargo net.
4. Remove the rear seat cushion.
5. Remove the rear seat back.
6. Remove the trim panel from the rear window shelf.
7. Remove the retainer from the spare tire cover.
8. Remove the spare tire cover.
9. Fold the right section of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the compartment.
IMPORTANT: The rear compartment trim panel is a two-piece molded unit.
10. Fold the left section of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the compartment.
11. Remove the trim panels from the rear compartment.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the folded trim panels into the rear compartment, with the upper panel on the left.
2. Install the trim panels over the seat brackets, and press the trim panels up under the quarter panels.
3. Install the trim panel to the rear window shelf.
4. Install the rear seat back.
5. Install the rear seat cushion.
6. Install the cargo net.
7. Install the spare tire cover to the rear compartment.
8. Install the retainer to the spare tire cover.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the retainer to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
9. Install the sill trim plate to the rear compartment.