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Special Tools

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.

  2. Object Number: 2017986  Size: SH
  3. Remove the screw cover from the sail panel.
  4. Remove the fasteners.
  5. Pull downward the bottom end of the sail panel to loose the entire clip.
  6. Pull outward at the top to loose other clips.
  7. Pull the sail panel from the C-pillar.
  8. Remove the shoulder belt fastener.
  9. Disengage the shoulder belt and escutheon from the sail panel.
  10. Remove the rear outer shoulder belt from the sail panel.
  11. Remove the shoulder belt from the sail panel.
  12. Remove the sail panel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the sail panel to the C-pillar.
  2. Route the outboard shoulder belt and escutheon through the sail panel.
  3. Note: Ensure the shoulder belt is free of twists.

  4. Straighten the belt, if needed, prior to securing the shoulder belt floorpan fastener.
  5. Position the upper sail panel downward next to the end of the rear shelf trim panel.

  6. Object Number: 2017986  Size: SH
  7. Insert the upper metal integral clip (1) on the trim panel to the slot located in the headliner. Press inward at the plastic retainer in order to secure.
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the mounting fastener.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  11. Secure the seat belt escutheon to the sail panel.
  12. Install the screw cover to the sail panel.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.