Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate

Trim Panel Replacement - Endgate

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure





1. Open the endgate.
2. Remove the endgate inside handle from the endgate. Refer to Handle Replacement - Endgate (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the endgate trim panel from the endgate inner panel using J 38778 .



Installation Procedure


Important: Before installing the endgate trim panel to the endgate inner panel, the old trim panel retainers MUST be discarded and replaced with NEW trim panel retainers.






1. Install the new trim panel retainers to the endgate trim panel.
2. Align the endgate trim panel to the endgate inner panel.
3. Install the endgate trim panel by firmly pressing in the area of the retainer clips until the clips are fully seated around the perimeter of the endgate trim panel.
4. Install the endgate inside handle to the endgate. Refer to Handle Replacement - Endgate (Service and Repair) .
5. Close the endgate.