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

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

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







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







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

NOTE: Depending on version, Phillips screw can be located under speaker cover; remove this screw first.







- Remove inner part of clip - 1 - with Allen wrench.
- Carefully remove trim plug - 2 - with screwdriver.
- Remove guide cover - 3 -.
- Remove trim plug - 4 -.







- Remove molded trim panel from window frame (arrow).
- Remove seat belt retractor - 1 - and, if necessary, disconnect speaker connector - 2 -.
- Install in reverse sequence.
- After installing rear side panel molded trim, ensure correct positioning of sliding door gasket.