Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side

Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the quarter panel swing-out window latch. Refer to Swing Out Window Replacement (Swing Out Window Replacement) in Stationary Windows.
2. Remove the third and the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side (Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side) and Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side (Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side).
3. Remove the rear clip on the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement).
4. Remove the rear clips on the body side front trim panel, upper and lower. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement) and Body Side Front Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Body Side Front Upper Trim Panel Replacement).
5. Remove the seat belt upper anchor. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement in Seat Belts.
6. Remove the cargo net bolt.
7. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the clips that retain the trim panel to the vehicle.
8. Pull the trim panel back from the body side panel.

* Remove the seat belt retractor from the body side panel. Refer to appropriate procedure in Seat Belts:
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Rear
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Left Rear
* Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Right Rear

9. Squeeze the storage tray from underneath and press out in order to remove the storage tray from the trim panel.
10. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the panel to the vehicle.
2. Install the retractor through the trim panel.
3. Press the storage tray into place in order to install the storage tray to the trim panel.
4. Install the seat belt retractor to the body side panel.
5. Install the trim panel to the body side panel:

1. Align the retaining clips with the holes in the body.
2. Press the panel in order to seat the fasteners into place.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Install the cargo net bolt.

Tighten the cargo net bolt to 2 Nm (18 lb.in.).

7. Install the seat belt upper anchor.
8. Remove the rear clip on the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement).
9. Install the rear clips on the body side front trim panel, upper and lower. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement) and Body Side Front Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Body Side Front Upper Trim Panel Replacement).
10. Install the third and the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side (Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side) and Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side (Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side).
11. Install the quarter panel swing out window latch. Refer to Swing Out Window Replacement (Swing Out Window Replacement) in Stationary Windows.