Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear

Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the rear compartment convenience net, if equipped.
3. Remove the rear compartment convenience net retainers, if equipped.




4. Disconnect the cellular antenna cable from the communication interface module by pulling outward on the square plastic housing.
5. Disconnect the 2 lower connectors from the module.
6. Disconnect the GPS antenna cable from the module by pulling outward on the circular metal sleeve.




7. Remove the nuts from the module bracket.
8. Remove the module and the bracket from the rear compartment.




9. Remove the rear compartment mat from the rear compartment.




10. Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
11. Remove the spare tire.
12. Use J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainers located near the lock striker.
13. Slide the trim panels out from under the weatherstrip.
14. Slide each side of the rear compartment trim panels toward the center of the car.
15. Remove the rear compartment trim panels from the rear compartment.



Installation Procedure


Important: The right side of the rear compartment trim panel fits over the left side.


1. Install the rear compartment trim panels to the rear compartment.
2. Install the push-in retainers located by the lock striker.
3. Replace the rear compartment convenience net retainers, if equipped.
4. Install the rear compartment convenience net, if equipped.




5. Install the spare tire.
Install the spare tire cover to the rear compartment.




6. Install the rear compartment mat to the rear compartment.
7. Position the communication interface module and the bracket in the rear compartment.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

8. Install the interface module bracket nuts.

Tighten the bracket nuts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).





9. Connect the GPS antenna cable by pushing in on the metal sleeve.
10. Connect the 2 lower connectors to the module.
11. Connect the cellular antenna by pressing in on the square plastic housing.
12. Close the rear compartment.