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Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Sedan)



Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Sedan)

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure





1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
2. Remove the rear door weatherstrip from the pinchweld flange to expose the quarter trim panel.
3. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel by disengaging the push-in retainers using J 38778
4. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel from the rear quarter inner panel.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the rear quarter upper trim panel to the rear quarter inner panel.
2. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel by pressing into place until fully seated.




3. Press the rear door weatherstrip onto the pinchweld flange.
4. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Stationary) (Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Stationary))Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) (Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)) in Seats.
5. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) in Seats.