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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the intermediate swing-out window latch. Refer to Swing Out Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  3. Remove the retaining screw at the B pillar.

  4. Object Number: 314690  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the body side front upper trim panel from the vehicle.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear audio controls, if equipped.
  7. Remove the rear audio controls from the trim panel. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the rear audio controls to the trim panel, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the rear audio controls.

  3. Object Number: 314690  Size: SH
  4. Install the body side front upper trim panel to the vehicle:
  5. 3.1. Align the retaining clips with the holes in the body.
    3.2. Press the panel in order to seat the fasteners into place.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the retaining screw to the B pillar.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining screw to the B pillar to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the intermediate swing-out window latch. Refer to Swing Out Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  9. Install the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement .