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Rear Side Molded Trim (Left Side, Long Wheel Base), Removing/Installing (1)



Rear Side Molded Trim (Left Side, Long Wheel Base), Removing/installing

NOTE:
- Depending on equipment level, remove seats and/or seat benches .
- Remove rear headliner trim, left B-pillar upper trim, left C-pillar trim, D-pillar trim.







- Loosen rear edge cover, left and right.
- Remove D-ring - 1 - and belt anchor - 2 - or only mounting bolts with spacer rings.







- Remove Phillips screws - 1 -, - 2 - (with cap), carefully pry out belt guide with closure strip - 3 - and/or seat belt.

NOTE: Depending on version, Phillips screw - 2 - may be under speaker trim; remove Phillips screw first.







- Remove inner part of clips - 1 - with Allen wrench.
- Turn or pry out plug - 2 - with screwdriver.
- Remove door stop cover - 3 -.







- Remove molded trim from window frame - arrow -.
- If necessary, remove automatic tensioning seat belt retractor and disconnect speaker connector.

Installing
- Install in reverse sequence. After installing rear side panel molded trim, ensure correct positioning of sliding door gasket.