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Luggage Compartment Side Trim







Luggage Compartment Side Trim

Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Pry Lever - RMV Outside Mirror (80 - 200)

Removing






- Remove the luggage compartment liner. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Liner ] Luggage Compartment Liner.

- Remove the rear cross panel trim. Refer to => [ Rear Cross Panel Trim ] Rear Cross Panel Trim.

- Remove the tie-down. Refer to => [ Tie-Downs ] Tie-Downs.

- Loosen the release cable with the remote unlocking handle and let it hang by the attached release cable. Refer to => [ Release Cable with Remote Control Unlock Handle ] Release Cable With Remote Control Unlock Handle.

- Remove the expanding clip - 1 - with the pry lever (80 - 200).

- Pry off the luggage compartment side trim - 2 - using the pry lever (80 - 200) from the body - A arrows -.

- Remove the luggage compartment trim form the side trim - B arrows -.

- Disengage the luggage compartment side trim at the hinges and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.

Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

- Press the luggage compartment side trim until it engages audibly.

- Stretch the rear lid seal lip over the luggage compartment side trim.