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Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair

Rear Gate Trim







REMOVAL

CAUTION: When detaching the rear gate upper trim and pillar trim, do not pull these parts with excessive force. Pulling with excessive force may damage the trim.







1. Remove the clips, and remove the rear gate upper trim.







CAUTION: When removing trim, make sure to follow the procedures below. Applying excessive force when removing may damage the trim. Remove the trim claws using a flat tip screwdriver (1) or clip remover (2).







1. Remove the trim claws using a flat tip screwdriver (1).
2. Use a clip remover (2) to detach the claws of the trim.

Tools used
Flat tip screwdriver: Those with a shaft
length of around 100 mm
Clip remover: KTC AP20L-10B

2. Use a flat tip screwdriver to detach the claws of the trim, and remove the rear gate pillar trim.







CAUTION: When removing trim, make sure to follow the procedures below. Applying excessive force when removing may damage the trim.

1. Insert a flat tip screwdriver (1) as shown in the figure, and then remove the trim claws.







2. Insert a flat tip screwdriver (2) as shown in the figure, to detach the claws of the trim.







Tools used
Flat tip screwdriver (1): Axle length 100 mm
Flat tip screwdriver (2): Axle length 290 mm

3. Remove the clips, and then remove the rear gate lower trim.







INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.