Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side

Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the C and the D 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).
2. Remove the jack access panel.
3. Remove the upper and the lower belt anchors. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Left Rear or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Right Rear in Seat Belts.
4. Remove the cargo net bolt.
5. Remove the screw that retains the panel to the C pillar.




6. Use the J 38778 in order to release the fasteners that retain the panel to the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the panel to the vehicle:

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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the screw that retains the panel to the C pillar.

Tighten the screw that retains the panel to the C pillar to 2 Nm (18 lb.in.).

3. Install the cargo net bolt.

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

4. Install the jack access panel.
5. Install the upper and the lower mounting bolts for the rear seat belt. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Left Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Right Rear in seat belts.
6. Install the C and the D pillar trim. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

* Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side (Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side)
* Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side (Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side)