Rear Shelf: Service and Repair

Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Clip Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Cushion Replacement) in Seats.
2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Non Folding) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Non Folding))Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Folding) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Folding)) in Seats.
3. Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement).
4. Use J 38778 to remove the push pins from the panel front.
5. Lift the panel and remove the seat belts through the slots in the trim panel.
6. Front inside the rear compartment, disengage the clip by the high mount stoplamp.
7. Slide the panel forward to disengage the integral hook from the retaining hole.
8. Disconnect the electrical cable connector for the high mount stoplamp, located on the passenger end of panel.
9. Remove the rear shelf from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the panel in the vehicle.




2. Connect the electrical cable connector for the high mount stoplamp, located on the passenger end of panel.
3. Slide the panel rearward to engage the integral hook in the retaining hole.
4. Lift the panel and route the seat belts through the slots in the trim panel.
5. Install the push pins in the panel front.
6. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement).
7. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Non Folding) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Non Folding))Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Folding) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Folding)) in Seats.
8. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Cushion Replacement) in Seats.




9. From inside the rear compartment, install the bulb in the high mount stoplamp.